Pomeroy Elementary School
Pomeroy Elementary School serves 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Pomeroy Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Pomeroy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Pomeroy Elementary School's student population of 655 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 655 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Rankings
Pomeroy Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Pomeroy Elementary School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #512 out of 2120 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 6% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 48% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mesa Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pomeroy Elementary School is Evit - Hendrix Junior High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chandler Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School Charter School
Math: 44% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 426 students10
0.6 miles
2207 North Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325 0.6 K-8 426 - Chandler Evit - Hendrix Junior High School Vocational School Grades: 9
0.6 miles
1550 W. Summit Place
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3300 0.6 9 n/a - Chandler Summit Academy Math: 64% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 1,086 student10
0.6 miles
1560 W Summit Place
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3500 0.6 K-8 1,086 - Chandler Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Tempe Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 107 students10
0.7 miles
1700 West Warner Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 730-8886 0.7 K-8 107 - Phoenix Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler Charter School
Math: 87% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-12 | 532 students10
0.9 miles
1951 North Alma School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 855-6474 0.9 K-12 532
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