Serving 771 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 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 771 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pomolita Middle School's student population of 771 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
771 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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 0.52, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 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?
771 students attend Pomolita Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pomolita Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pomolita Middle School?
Pomolita Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, 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.
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