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Pomona Middle School

101 Pomona Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 618 students in grades 7-8, Pomona Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 618 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pomona Middle School's student population of 618 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers

School Rankings

Pomona Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pomona Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#4176 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
8%
52%
25%
49%
24%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
82%
30%
Black
15%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pomona Middle School's ranking?
Pomona Middle School is ranked #4176 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Pomona Middle School?
618 students attend Pomona Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pomona Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pomona Middle School?
Pomona Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pomona Middle School offer ?
Pomona Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pomona Middle School part of?

School Reviews

5   8/2/2017
It is a great school better than Kakit I can't spell the name but it is I the district. I think Pomana needs a raise.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Alisha Dumas

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 618 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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