- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Simons Middle held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.9 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 063132004861 · Pomona, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 21.4:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Garey High (1,567 students)
Simons Middle held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.9 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Simons Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garey High
Garey High
1,567 students
- Diamond Ranch
Diamond Ranch High
1,542 students
- School of Exte
School of Extended Educational Options
1,204 students
- Pomona High
Pomona High
993 students
- Ganesha High
Ganesha High
895 students
- This school 578
Simons Middle
578 students
What this shows Simons Middle reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simons Middle compares
Simons Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Pomona Unified reports $20,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,542
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~578 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.