Serving 578 students in grades 6-8, Simons 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Simons Middle serves the eastern part of Pomona, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Simons Middle School's student population of 578 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
578 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Simons 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 Simons Middle School is 0.10, 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
#6859 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
95%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Simons Middle School's ranking?
Simons Middle School is ranked #6859 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Simons Middle School?
578 students attend Simons Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Simons Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Simons Middle School?
Simons Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Simons Middle School offer ?
Simons Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Simons Middle School part of?
Simons Middle School is part of Pomona Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
In simmons middle school everone is kind and they learn alot of things like math language arts history science and p.e. is also fun ecause we are doing the olympics anf there is also an elective class
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