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#4171 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 44% in state
Simons Middle
Middle School · Pomona Unified · Pomona, CA
A Pomona Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
900 East Franklin Ave., Pomona, CA 91766
- Math 14% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Simons Middle score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 21% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Simons 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$77,699
Median home value
$568,300
Median rent
$1,776/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91766; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomona AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Emerson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 677 | Compare → |
| Ramona Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–8 | 2.2 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Canyon Hills Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 7–8 | 2.5 mi | 1,007 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pomona Unified
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Simons Middle is listed in Pomona Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Simons Middle
Simons Middle is a public middle school in Pomona, CA, part of Pomona Unified, serving approximately 623 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,171 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Simons Middle
What grades does Simons Middle serve?
Simons Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Simons Middle?
Simons Middle has an enrollment of approximately 623 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simons Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Simons Middle is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Simons Middle rank in CA?
Simons Middle ranks #4,171 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Simons Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Simons Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Simons Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Simons Middle has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Simons Middle a charter school?
No, Simons Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Simons Middle a Title I school?
No, Simons Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Simons Middle?
98.2% of students at Simons 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
- 623
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.6%
- Phone
- (909) 397-4544
- Area population (ZIP 91766)
- 68,673
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
Official sources & links
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 91766; 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
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