Enrollment
578
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pomona, CA
Simons Middle
Federal NCES profile for Simons Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063132004861
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simons Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Pomona · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Simons Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simons Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Pomona, CA.
School address
District: Pomona Unified · California
NCES ID 063132004861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Simons Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Simons Middle
Simons Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Pomona, California, enrolling 578 students.
At 21.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 87.1% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 578 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,681 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #168, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pomona's middle schools, it stands alongside Emerson Middle (664 students): Simons Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.4:1 vs 23.7:1).
Pomona Unified also operates Garey High (1,567 students) and Diamond Ranch High (1,542 students) alongside Simons Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Simons Middle compares
Simons Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,545
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.5%
Asian 2.4%
White 1.4%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Simons Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pomona Unified, which includes Simons Middle.
$17,545
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 60.9%
Federal 17.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Simons Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garey High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Diamond Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School of Extended Educational Options | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pomona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ganesha High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simons Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Pomona
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~578 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Simons Middle
How many students attend Simons Middle?
Simons Middle has 578 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pomona, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simons Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Simons Middle is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Simons Middle?
87.1% of students at Simons Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simons Middle?
The largest demographic group at Simons Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment, in Pomona, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simons Middle?
Simons Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Simons Middle rank among middle schools in Pomona?
By Resource Investment Index, Simons Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Pomona, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Pomona on the city page.
Is Simons Middle a good school?
Simons Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pomona Unified?
Besides Simons Middle, Pomona Unified also operates Garey High (1,567 students), Diamond Ranch High (1,542 students), and School of Extended Educational Options (1,204 students). See the Pomona Unified district page for the complete list.
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