Serving 544 students in grades 7-8, Pomona Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pomona Middle School's student population of 544 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pomona Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pomona Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4055 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
75%
29%
Black
20%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pomona Middle School's ranking?
Pomona Middle School is ranked #4055 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Pomona Middle School?
544 students attend Pomona Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Pomona Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pomona Middle School?
Pomona Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pomona Middle School offer ?
Pomona Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pomona Middle School part of?
Pomona Middle School is part of East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley).
School Reviews
5 8/2/2017
It is a great school better than Kakit I can't spell the name but it is I the district. I think Pomana needs a raise.
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