Emerson Middle

Summary:

Emerson Middle is a public middle school located in Pomona, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 703 students. The school is part of the Pomona Unified School District, which is ranked 1056 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Emerson Middle faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance, and a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.8% in 2017-2018 to 34.7% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average and the Pomona Unified district average. Academically, Emerson Middle consistently underperforms compared to the Pomona Unified district and the state of California in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, only 27.37% of Emerson Middle students were proficient or better in ELA/Literacy, compared to 35.69% for the Pomona Unified district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate was just 11.13% at Emerson Middle, compared to 22.67% for the district and 35.54% for the state. Additionally, Emerson Middle's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American students performing relatively better, but Hispanic students and English Language Learners ranking much lower.

When comparing Emerson Middle to other nearby schools, such as Marshall Middle and Simons Middle within the Pomona Unified district, Emerson Middle consistently underperforms in academic metrics. However, some nearby schools in other districts, such as Ramona Middle in the Bonita Unified district and El Roble Intermediate in the Claremont Unified district, significantly outperform Emerson Middle across all academic measures.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 635 Lincoln Ave.
       Pomona, CA  91767-4041


(909) 397-4516

District: Pomona Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2298th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,221 Help


Students who attend Emerson Middle usually attend:

High:    Pomona High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.0 Help
Number of students:  703

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.0%
African American:
4.1%
Asian:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96% Help


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Compare Details Emerson Middle ranks worse than 82.8% of middle schools in California. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Pomona Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.93. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Emerson Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Pomona Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90%), African American (4.1%), Asian (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emerson Middle is 25, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Pomona Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emerson Middle is $5,221. 2 middle schools in the Pomona Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emerson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Emerson Middle 2298th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Emerson Middle in the ranking list.)

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Pomona Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Pomona Unified 1056th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Emerson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Emerson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.82 1551st 1769 12.3%
2005 13.69 1598th 1777 10.1%
2006 17.55 1548th 1804 14.2%
2007 15.43 1763rd 1999 11.8%
2008 12.93 1834th 2005 8.5%
2009 9.09 1938th 2063 6.1%
2010 7.60 2078th 2179 4.6%
2011 11.92 2054th 2236 8.1%
2012 12.82 2070th 2259 8.4%
2013 9.43 2236th 2379 6.0%
2015 14.06 2224th 2477 10.2%
2016 25.11 1829th 2497 26.8%
2017 18.62 2082nd 2508 17.0%
2018 20.31 1992nd 2480 19.7%
2019 23.08 2055th 2715 24.3%
2021 14.38 825th 894 7.7%
2022 17.21 2345th 2740 14.4%
2023 19.50 2299th 2802 18.0%
2024 18.93 2298th 2777 17.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Emerson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.20 1144th 1364 16.1%
2019 43.94 567th 1442 60.7%
2021 33.40 275th 363 24.2%
2022 34.96 977th 1540 36.6%
2023 38.49 831st 1529 45.7%
2024 28.84 1291st 1477 12.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Emerson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.91 1274th 1538 17.2%
2024 38.19 824th 1550 46.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emerson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.28 1613th 2230 27.7%
2019 33.14 1555th 2369 34.4%
2021 22.51 618th 721 14.3%
2022 24.29 1929th 2458 21.5%
2023 25.83 1938th 2549 24.0%
2024 22.94 2065th 2575 19.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Emerson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.34 228th 336 32.1%
2023 32.49 224th 321 30.2%
2024 32.51 264th 394 33.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Emerson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.85 1741st 2262 23.0%
2019 24.71 1799th 2380 24.4%
2021 18.87 643rd 738 12.9%
2022 16.67 2205th 2509 12.1%
2023 19.22 2122nd 2547 16.7%
2024 19.03 2130th 2546 16.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Emerson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.75 864th 1369 36.9%
2019 43.74 676th 1491 54.7%
2021 24.74 314th 354 11.3%
2022 23.12 1334th 1531 12.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Emerson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.82 1937th 2273 14.8%
2019 20.78 1954th 2407 18.8%
2021 12.10 727th 763 4.7%
2022 18.54 2128th 2527 15.8%
2023 20.22 2088th 2558 18.4%
2024 18.97 2128th 2547 16.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Emerson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.36 412th 626 34.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Emerson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.03 1588th 2072 23.4%
2019 29.47 1556th 2213 29.7%
2022 20.62 1982nd 2359 16.0%
2023 24.68 1850th 2391 22.6%
2024 23.10 1889th 2383 20.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Emerson Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 224 213 31 293 2 n/a n/a 0 763
1989 224 233 2 373 4 n/a n/a 0 836
1990 180 193 34 411 3 n/a n/a 0 821
1991 149 183 30 429 1 n/a n/a 0 792
1992 131 184 43 487 2 n/a n/a 0 847
1993 117 197 55 546 2 n/a n/a 0 917
1994 105 149 56 593 2 n/a n/a 0 905
1995 92 152 59 653 1 n/a n/a 0 957
1996 92 152 59 653 1 n/a n/a 0 957
1997 86 147 57 686 0 n/a n/a 0 976
1998 87 151 51 702 1 n/a n/a 0 992
1999 91 158 43 809 0 n/a n/a 0 1101
2000 86 167 45 889 0 n/a n/a 0 1187
2001 76 155 51 913 0 n/a n/a 0 1195
2002 60 131 42 947 1 n/a n/a 0 1181
2003 60 131 42 947 1 n/a n/a 0 1181
2004 51 117 32 961 2 n/a n/a 0 1163
2005 47 80 26 913 2 n/a n/a 0 1068
2006 40 81 30 874 1 n/a n/a 4 1030
2007 36 65 24 798 2 n/a n/a 0 925
2008 36 63 23 803 2 n/a n/a 0 927
2009 34 36 20 741 0 0 0 0 831
2010 20 46 12 688 7 0 5 0 778
2011 18 52 14 634 3 2 5 0 728
2012 20 38 13 574 1 0 5 0 651
2013 19 32 12 599 0 1 3 0 666
2014 19 46 10 576 0 0 4 0 655
2015 11 33 7 566 0 0 1 0 618
2016 11 33 16 589 2 0 1 0 652
2017 10 23 18 586 1 0 2 0 640
2018 6 21 15 562 0 0 5 0 609
2019 8 18 15 553 1 0 8 0 603
2020 12 15 12 616 1 0 7 0 663
2021 8 14 11 624 1 0 2 0 660
2022 9 21 16 564 0 0 2 0 612
2023 11 29 26 633 2 0 2 0 703

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Emerson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 763 29.4 25.9 n/a
1989 836 32.9 25.4 n/a
1990 821 35.3 23.2 n/a
1991 792 33.3 23.7 n/a
1992 847 33.8 25.0 50.2
1993 917 38.0 24.1 75.5
1994 905 37.5 24.1 86.9
1995 957 37.9 25.3 78.8
1996 957 37.9 25.3 78.8
1997 976 40.0 24.4 80.2
1998 992 41.0 24.2 81.7
1999 1101 42.2 26.1 81.7
2000 1187 43.4 27.4 74.3
2001 1195 52.0 23.0 84.1
2002 1181 52.6 22.5 76.4
2003 1181 52.6 22.5 76.4
2004 1163 46.4 25.1 73.9
2005 1068 43.2 24.7 70.6
2006 1030 43.8 23.5 86.2
2007 925 41.8 22.1 89.1
2008 927 43.2 21.5 92
2009 831 36.8 19.9 91.3
2010 778 34.0 22.8 94.9
2011 728 n/a n/a 89.8
2012 651 27.5 23.6 99.5
2013 666 28.5 23.3 92.6
2014 655 27.0 24.2 91.3
2015 618 25.0 24.7 93
2016 652 28.0 23.2 94
2017 640 28.8 22.1 94.2
2018 609 27.0 22.5 96.9
2019 603 25.8 23.3 95.9
2020 663 n/a n/a 94.1
2021 660 28.3 23.2 97.9
2022 612 26.5 23.0 97.4
2023 703 28.0 25.0 96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Emerson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 763 29.4 25.9 n/a
1989 836 32.9 25.4 n/a
1990 821 35.3 23.2 n/a
1991 792 33.3 23.7 n/a
1992 847 33.8 25.0 50.2
1993 917 38.0 24.1 75.5
1994 905 37.5 24.1 86.9
1995 957 37.9 25.3 78.8
1996 957 37.9 25.3 78.8
1997 976 40.0 24.4 80.2
1998 992 41.0 24.2 81.7
1999 1101 42.2 26.1 81.7
2000 1187 43.4 27.4 74.3
2001 1195 52.0 23.0 84.1
2002 1181 52.6 22.5 76.4
2003 1181 52.6 22.5 76.4
2004 1163 46.4 25.1 73.9
2005 1068 43.2 24.7 70.6
2006 1030 43.8 23.5 86.2
2007 925 41.8 22.1 89.1
2008 927 43.2 21.5 92
2009 831 36.8 19.9 91.3
2010 778 34.0 22.8 94.9
2011 728 n/a n/a 89.8
2012 651 27.5 23.6 99.5
2013 666 28.5 23.3 92.6
2014 655 27.0 24.2 91.3
2015 618 25.0 24.7 93
2016 652 28.0 23.2 94
2017 640 28.8 22.1 94.2
2018 609 27.0 22.5 96.9
2019 603 25.8 23.3 95.9
2020 663 n/a n/a 94.1
2021 660 28.3 23.2 97.9
2022 612 26.5 23.0 97.4
2023 703 28.0 25.0 96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Emerson Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,221

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Emerson Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2055th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2299th of 2802 Middle schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Emerson Middle)28.124.7
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pomona Unified)38.436.7
 1.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Emerson Middle)7.18.2
 1.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pomona Unified)24.319.5
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Emerson Middle)41.234.6
 6.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pomona Unified)44.339.4
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Emerson Middle)19.416.4
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pomona Unified)2724.6
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Emerson Middle)39.525.3
 14.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pomona Unified)40.734.7
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Emerson Middle)16.78.5
 8.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pomona Unified)21.716.5
 5.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Emerson Middle)14.36.4
 7.9%
   8th Grade Science (Pomona Unified)16.814.3
 2.5%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students603703
 16.6%
African American1829
 61.1%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1526
 73.3%
Hispanic553633
 14.5%
Pacific Islander00
White811
 37.5%
Two or More Races82
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.9%96%
 0.2%


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Emerson Middle ranks in the bottom 17.2% of California middle schools.

Students who attend Emerson Middle usually go on to attend Pomona High

Students at Emerson Middle are 90% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Asian, 2% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 703 students attended Emerson Middle.


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