EDGEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Edgewood Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the West Covina Unified school district, located in West Covina, CA with about 555 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Edgewood Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Edgewood Middle School, located at 1625 W. Durness in West Covina, California, is a public middle school serving students in the West Covina Unified School District. The school is part of the Edgewood campus, which is unique for housing both the middle school and Edgewood Academy (an International Baccalaureate World School) on the same site. This layout allows for a focused academic environment that emphasizes preparation for rigorous high school and college-level coursework, fostering a community that values high achievement and global-mindedness.

Academically, the school is known for its commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). This curriculum is designed to help students make practical connections between their studies and the real world, encouraging them to become critical thinkers and compassionate, lifelong learners. In addition to a robust core academic program, Edgewood provides various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic opportunities, aiming to support the social-emotional development and diverse interests of its student body within a supportive suburban educational setting.

For more information, contact Edgewood Middle at (626) 939-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.