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#1601 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 17% in state

Marshall Middle

Middle School · Pomona Unified · Pomona, CA

A Pomona Unified middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1921 Arroyo Ave., Pomona, CA 91768

  • Math 21% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change+0.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$20,301
Chronic Absenteeism63.4%

Students at Marshall Middle score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
17%
ELA
33%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Marshall Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,489/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pomona), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,313

Median home value

$536,500

Median rent

$1,606/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

57.6%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91768; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Emerson MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.26–82.6 mi677Compare →
Joan Macy SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1private2–122.6 mi121Compare →
Canyon View SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7private1–122.8 mi104Compare →
School of Extended Educational OptionsCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–122.8 mi1,118Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pomona Unified

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#4 of 36
District spending per student
$20,301NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marshall Middle is listed in Pomona Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marshall Middle

Marshall Middle is a public middle school in Pomona, CA, part of Pomona Unified, serving approximately 273 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,601 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marshall Middle

What grades does Marshall Middle serve?

Marshall Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Marshall Middle?

Marshall Middle has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marshall Middle rank in CA?

Marshall Middle ranks #1,601 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Marshall Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Marshall Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Marshall Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall Middle has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Marshall Middle a charter school?

No, Marshall Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marshall Middle a Title I school?

No, Marshall Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marshall Middle?

94.9% of students at Marshall Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
273
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
63.4%
Area population (ZIP 91768)
34,921
Area average commute
30.4 min
Area median age
32.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91768; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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