Cypress Elementary

Summary:

Cypress Elementary is a public elementary school in Covina, California, serving 564 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Covina-Valley Unified School District, which is ranked 590 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

While Cypress Elementary has some areas of concern, such as a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates from 13.1% in 2018-2019 to 31.5% in 2022-2023, the school's performance on standardized tests is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in 5th-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, only 36% of 5th-grade students at Cypress Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 55.58% in the district and 47.37% statewide. In Mathematics, the 5th-grade proficiency rate at Cypress Elementary was just 22%, while the district and state averages were 40.1% and 35.02%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 80.63% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the nearby Workman Avenue Elementary and Barranca Elementary schools in the same district.

Comparing Cypress Elementary to other schools in the Covina-Valley Unified School District provides valuable insights. For instance, Barranca Elementary stands out with higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics, as well as a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to Cypress Elementary. These comparisons highlight the need for Cypress Elementary to address the unique challenges it faces, such as high chronic absenteeism and lower academic achievement, in order to provide a quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 351 West Cypress Ave.
       Covina, CA  91723-1214


(626) 974-4300

District: Covina-Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3067th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,649 Help


Students who attend Cypress Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Las Palmas Middle
High:    Northview High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.8 Help
Number of students:  544

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.3%
Asian:
6.8%
White:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cypress Elementary ranks worse than 52.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Covina-Valley Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.3%), Asian (6.8%), White (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cypress Elementary is 22.8, which is the 3rd best among 9 elementary schools in the Covina-Valley Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cypress Elementary is $7,649. 4 elementary schools in the Covina-Valley Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cypress Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cypress Elementary 3067th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Cypress Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Covina-Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Covina-Valley Unified 590th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cypress Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cypress Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.77 2707th 4809 43.7%
2005 41.80 2611th 4822 45.9%
2006 36.82 2890th 4818 40.0%
2007 34.42 3265th 5113 36.1%
2008 30.15 3575th 5113 30.1%
2009 24.71 4088th 5193 21.3%
2010 27.59 4034th 5314 24.1%
2011 30.11 3970th 5377 26.2%
2012 30.97 3876th 5390 28.1%
2013 28.80 4146th 5530 25.0%
2015 40.19 3001st 5611 46.5%
2016 38.55 3173rd 5614 43.5%
2017 28.73 3936th 5692 30.9%
2018 54.55 2309th 5662 59.2%
2019 47.90 2708th 5789 53.2%
2022 33.81 3546th 5883 39.7%
2023 49.45 2563rd 5874 56.4%
2024 42.00 3067th 5862 47.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cypress Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.61 1472nd 3246 54.7%
2019 28.64 2595th 3275 20.8%
2023 35.20 2143rd 3250 34.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cypress Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.15 916th 2420 62.1%
2024 59.42 736th 2634 72.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cypress Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.56 1415th 5084 72.2%
2019 55.92 2012th 5173 61.1%
2022 38.33 3138th 5264 40.4%
2023 59.01 1800th 5374 66.5%
2024 47.79 2538th 5511 53.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Cypress Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.48 2569th 5413 52.5%
2019 45.55 2758th 5492 49.8%
2022 26.30 4095th 5635 27.3%
2023 47.65 2542nd 5617 54.7%
2024 37.52 3222nd 5605 42.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cypress Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.55 592nd 2128 72.2%
2019 42.94 1195th 2585 53.8%
2022 38.60 1138th 2227 48.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Cypress Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.95 1935th 5431 64.4%
2019 49.43 2485th 5510 54.9%
2022 43.84 2781st 5663 50.9%
2023 50.21 2441st 5650 56.8%
2024 47.07 2626th 5636 53.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cypress Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.84 1248th 4830 74.2%
2019 60.35 1669th 4963 66.4%
2022 46.87 2399th 5084 52.8%
2023 68.06 1276th 5098 75.0%
2024 58.87 1733rd 5102 66.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Cypress Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 310 21 26 136 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1989 325 25 33 146 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1990 363 27 31 165 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1991 369 40 23 179 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1992 378 49 26 211 0 n/a n/a 0 664
1993 359 47 23 208 2 n/a n/a 0 639
1994 329 46 30 240 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1995 277 43 24 257 2 n/a n/a 0 603
1996 277 43 24 257 2 n/a n/a 0 603
1997 258 56 30 294 2 n/a n/a 0 640
1998 235 43 32 297 1 n/a n/a 0 608
1999 220 53 27 356 2 n/a n/a 0 658
2000 221 39 32 396 2 n/a n/a 0 690
2001 211 45 31 421 4 n/a n/a 0 712
2002 170 30 36 398 2 n/a n/a 4 640
2003 170 30 36 398 2 n/a n/a 4 640
2004 143 26 29 421 0 n/a n/a 1 620
2005 136 22 37 415 2 n/a n/a 3 615
2006 125 32 37 415 4 n/a n/a 9 622
2007 121 30 33 413 3 n/a n/a 10 610
2008 95 34 33 379 1 n/a n/a 0 542
2009 95 29 32 378 0 1 7 0 542
2010 110 46 47 567 2 1 5 0 778
2011 81 43 37 564 2 1 5 0 733
2012 74 30 26 525 2 0 8 0 665
2013 68 28 31 499 1 0 5 0 632
2014 60 19 33 528 3 0 5 0 648
2015 58 22 28 528 4 0 4 0 644
2016 48 24 37 532 4 0 4 0 649
2017 49 23 41 538 1 0 21 0 673
2018 49 20 39 595 2 1 8 0 714
2019 41 21 39 589 1 0 10 0 701
2020 43 27 41 552 1 0 8 0 672
2021 39 26 40 498 1 0 8 0 612
2022 30 20 45 456 2 0 15 0 568
2023 37 19 41 452 1 1 13 0 564
2024 30 19 37 437 0 2 19 0 544

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cypress Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 493 23.0 21.4 n/a
1989 529 24.0 22.0 n/a
1990 586 23.0 25.4 n/a
1991 611 24.0 25.4 n/a
1992 664 24.4 27.2 34.8
1993 639 22.0 29.0 39
1994 645 26.0 24.8 43.6
1995 603 23.0 26.2 41.6
1996 603 23.0 26.2 41.6
1997 640 24.0 26.7 45.2
1998 608 32.5 18.7 47.7
1999 658 33.5 19.6 50.3
2000 690 34.5 20.0 43
2001 712 33.1 21.5 42.8
2002 640 30.0 21.3 50.9
2003 640 30.0 21.3 50.9
2004 620 29.0 21.4 54.8
2005 615 26.9 22.9 46.6
2006 622 27.0 23.0 82.7
2007 610 27.5 22.2 48.7
2008 542 30.2 17.9 48.3
2009 542 24.0 18.7 47.2
2010 778 36.0 21.6 60
2011 733 n/a n/a 58.9
2012 665 28.1 23.6 n/a
2013 632 28.0 22.5 75.3
2014 648 27.5 23.5 78.4
2015 644 28.0 23.0 77.3
2016 649 28.0 23.1 75.2
2017 673 29.0 23.2 77.6
2018 714 32.0 22.3 80.8
2019 701 29.8 23.5 77.7
2020 672 n/a n/a 80.1
2021 612 27.8 22.0 79.1
2022 568 25.8 22.0 80.6
2023 564 23.8 23.6 72.2
2024 544 23.8 22.8 82

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cypress Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 493 23.0 21.4 n/a
1989 529 24.0 22.0 n/a
1990 586 23.0 25.4 n/a
1991 611 24.0 25.4 n/a
1992 664 24.4 27.2 34.8
1993 639 22.0 29.0 39
1994 645 26.0 24.8 43.6
1995 603 23.0 26.2 41.6
1996 603 23.0 26.2 41.6
1997 640 24.0 26.7 45.2
1998 608 32.5 18.7 47.7
1999 658 33.5 19.6 50.3
2000 690 34.5 20.0 43
2001 712 33.1 21.5 42.8
2002 640 30.0 21.3 50.9
2003 640 30.0 21.3 50.9
2004 620 29.0 21.4 54.8
2005 615 26.9 22.9 46.6
2006 622 27.0 23.0 82.7
2007 610 27.5 22.2 48.7
2008 542 30.2 17.9 48.3
2009 542 24.0 18.7 47.2
2010 778 36.0 21.6 60
2011 733 n/a n/a 58.9
2012 665 28.1 23.6 n/a
2013 632 28.0 22.5 75.3
2014 648 27.5 23.5 78.4
2015 644 28.0 23.0 77.3
2016 649 28.0 23.1 75.2
2017 673 29.0 23.2 77.6
2018 714 32.0 22.3 80.8
2019 701 29.8 23.5 77.7
2020 672 n/a n/a 80.1
2021 612 27.8 22.0 79.1
2022 568 25.8 22.0 80.6
2023 564 23.8 23.6 72.2
2024 544 23.8 22.8 82

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Cypress Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201291.0%0.0%0.0%9.0%93.0%99.0%99.0%92.0%93.0%
201383.0%0.0%0.0%17.0%88.0%99.0%99.0%87.0%86.0%
201488.0%0.0%0.0%12.0%92.0%96.0%98.0%90.0%89.0%
201596.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201690.0%0.0%0.0%10.0%97.0%99.0%100.0%95.0%94.0%
201790.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.0%98.0%≥99.0%92.0%95.0%
201893.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%96.0%97.0%
201998.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202189.3%0.0%1.0%91.3%92.2%91.3%92.2%
202295.3%0.0%1.9%98.1%98.1%98.1%97.2%98.1%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cypress Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,649

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cypress Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2708th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2563rd of 5874 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cypress Elementary)4441.3
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Covina-Valley Unified)59.153.4
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cypress Elementary)3941.3
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Covina-Valley Unified)56.456
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cypress Elementary)6050
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Covina-Valley Unified)59.553.8
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cypress Elementary)36.341.1
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Covina-Valley Unified)48.647.5
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cypress Elementary)56.746
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Covina-Valley Unified)60.457.1
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cypress Elementary)35.826
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Covina-Valley Unified)39.737.4
 2.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Cypress Elementary)2630
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Covina-Valley Unified)34.737.7
 3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students701564
 19.5%
African American2119
 9.5%
American Indian11
Asian3941
 5.1%
Hispanic589452
 23.3%
Pacific Islander01
White4137
 9.8%
Two or More Races1013
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.7%72.2%
 5.6%


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Cypress Elementary ranks 3067th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cypress Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Las Palmas Middle
High : Northview High

Students at Cypress Elementary are 80% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% White, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 544 students attended Cypress Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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