Las Palmas Middle School

641 N. Lark Ellen Ave.
Covina, CA 91722
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 802 students in grades 6-8, Las Palmas Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 802 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Las Palmas Middle School's student population of 802 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
802 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Las Palmas Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Las Palmas Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4640 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
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27%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Las Palmas Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Las Palmas Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Las Palmas Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
85%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Las Palmas Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
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White
5%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Las Palmas Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Las Palmas Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Las Palmas Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Las Palmas Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Las Palmas Middle School's ranking?
Las Palmas Middle School is ranked #4640 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Las Palmas Middle School often compared to?
Las Palmas Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Traweek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Las Palmas Middle School?
802 students attend Las Palmas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Las Palmas Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Las Palmas Middle School?
Las Palmas Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Las Palmas Middle School offer ?
Las Palmas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Las Palmas Middle School part of?
Las Palmas Middle School is part of Covina-Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 802 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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