Emerson Middle School

635 Lincoln Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 612 students in grades 6-8, Emerson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Emerson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Emerson Middle School's student population of 612 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
612 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Emerson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#3279 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
34%
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24%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
92%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emerson Middle School's ranking?
Emerson Middle School is ranked #3279 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Emerson Middle School often compared to?
Emerson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palms Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Emerson Middle School?
612 students attend Emerson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Emerson Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson Middle School?
Emerson Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Emerson Middle School offer ?
Emerson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Emerson Middle School part of?
Emerson Middle School is part of Pomona Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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