Serving 826 students in grades 6-8, Pomolita 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 826 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pomolita Middle serves the northern part of Ukiah, CA, covering an area of approximately 24.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pomolita Middle School's student population of 826 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
826 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pomolita Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pomolita Middle School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7343 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pomolita Middle School's ranking?
Pomolita Middle School is ranked #7343 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pomolita Middle School often compared to?
Pomolita Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Peak Middle School, Redwood Collegiate Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pomolita Middle School?
826 students attend Pomolita Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pomolita Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pomolita Middle School?
Pomolita Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pomolita Middle School offer ?
Pomolita Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pomolita Middle School part of?
Pomolita Middle School is part of Ukiah Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the Pomolita Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break Nov. 23-27. NO SCHOOL/Vacaciones de Acción de Gracias: del 23 al 27 de noviembre. NO HAY CLASE
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
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