Hollencrest Middle

2101 East Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791

737 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hollencrest Middle School, located in the West Covina Unified School District, serves as a foundational academic institution for students in grades 6 through 8. Situated on E. Merced Ave, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The campus focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility during their formative adolescent years.

Beyond academics, Hollencrest Middle School typically emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular opportunities, clubs, and sports programs designed to promote social-emotional growth. The school aims to create a culture of inclusivity and academic excellence, encouraging students to participate actively in their school community. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and character development, Hollencrest strives to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of high school and beyond, serving as a pillar of the West Covina community.

737

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hollencrest Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	519
Black	15
Asian	163
Two or More	21

Hispanic
519 (70.4%)
Asian
163 (22.1%)
Two or More
21 (2.8%)
White
19 (2.6%)
Black
15 (2.0%)

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)931-1760
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	737
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	438
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	158

* 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 6 254

Grade 7 226

Grade 8 257