Alcott Elementary vs Simons Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 297 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcott Elementary
Pomona · Public elementary · Grades K–6
606 students
Simons Middle
Pomona · Public middle · Grades 6–8
578 students
| Measure | Alcott Elementary Pomona, California | Simons Middle Pomona, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4908 of 5,693 | #965 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47417 of 50,301 | #13759 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 606 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 21% |
| city | Pomona | Pomona |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Simons Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 15.4).
- •Alcott Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- •Simons Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •Alcott Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95% vs 95.8%).
- •Simons Middle does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 21.6).
- •Alcott Elementary is the larger school with 606 students compared with 578.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alcott Elementary better than Simons Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Simons Middle ranks higher (20.1 vs 15.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alcott Elementary and Simons Middle?
About 297 m in a straight line, between Pomona and Pomona in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcott Elementary: 606. Simons Middle: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcott Elementary and Simons Middle rank in California?
Alcott Elementary is 4908th of 5,693 and Simons Middle is 965th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).