Edgewood Middle

Edgewood Middle School at 1625 West Durness Street in West Covina, CA 91790 serves students in grades 6–8. The campus enrolls about 593 students, and the student–teacher ratio is 20:1. Enrollment reflects roughly 50% male and 50% female. State assessment results show that around 19% of students are proficient in math, and about 33% are proficient in reading, based on the most recent statewide testing results. As part of the West Covina Unified School District, Edgewood follows a traditional middle grades structure that combines core academic instruction with electives and student programs integrated into the regular school schedule. The school serves its attendance area through established district boundaries rather than a charter or magnet model, and its enrollment places it in the mid-range among the district’s intermediate campuses. Homes in this section of West Covina typically sell in the mid-$800,000 range, aligning with the city’s established residential market. Within the district’s middle grade framework, Edgewood Middle School functions as a comprehensive campus and operates within the broader public system often referenced in discussions of the best middle schools in California, serving families across its designated West Covina attendance zone.

In June 2025, Edgewood Middle School was named a Back-to-Back School of Excellence Champion because the WCUSD Speech and Debate Team won national awards. The award is based on the fact that the school has won School of Excellence awards in a row for how well its students did in a national speech and debate competition. The title shows that Edgewood Middle School was one of the best in the district that year for speech and debate.

Q1. What kind of school system does Edgewood Middle in West Covina use?

Ans. Edgewood Middle organizes its classes into clear subject departments, which lets teachers focus on content depth while keeping the same academic standards for all grade levels.

Q2. How does Edgewood Middle School help students feel like they belong on campus?

Ans. Student groups and sports teams give students chances to work together and achieve things together, which boosts school spirit and helps students connect with each other.

Q3. How does Edgewood Middle School help students plan their studies?

Ans. During the middle grades, students start talking about course pathways so they can see how their current performance affects their future high school choices.

Q4. Does Edgewood Middle offer any advanced classes?

Ans. Students who are ready to work with harder material can take honors-level classes in some subjects.

Q5. What systems does Edgewood Middle use to keep families up to date?

Ans. The school sends out updates to caregivers throughout the year through conferences, digital notices, and planned events on campus.