Walnut Grove Intermediate

www.wcusd.org

306 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Walnut Grove Intermediate School is a public middle school located in West Covina, California, and is part of the West Covina Unified School District. Serving students in the intermediate grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and a supportive learning environment. The campus emphasizes a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills and a sense of responsibility within their community.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Walnut Grove Intermediate promotes a well-rounded educational experience by providing various extracurricular opportunities and programs that cater to diverse student interests. The school leverages its affiliation with the West Covina Unified School District to utilize shared resources and professional development initiatives, ensuring that faculty are equipped to meet the needs of a modern, evolving student body. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide news, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website.

306

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walnut Grove Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	240
Black	7
Asian	46

Hispanic
240 (79.2 %)
Asian
46 (15.2 %)
White
10 (3.3 %)
Black
7 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Covina Unified
Phone:	(626)919-7018
Website:	http://www.wcusd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 146

Grade 8 160