Barfield Elementary vs Emerson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barfield Elementary
Pomona · Public elementary · Grades K–6
282 students
Emerson Middle
Pomona · Public middle · Grades 6–8
664 students
| Measure | Barfield Elementary Pomona, California | Emerson Middle Pomona, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5157 of 5,693 | #1146 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48323 of 50,301 | #14625 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 282 | 664 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 664 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| city | Pomona | Pomona |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.6 vs 13.4).
- •Barfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Emerson Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Barfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 93.7%).
- •Barfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.9).
- •Emerson Middle is the larger school with 664 students compared with 282.
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 Barfield Elementary better than Emerson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Middle ranks higher (14.6 vs 13.4 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 Barfield Elementary and Emerson Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pomona and Pomona in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barfield Elementary: 282. Emerson Middle: 664. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barfield Elementary and Emerson Middle rank in California?
Barfield Elementary is 5157th of 5,693 and Emerson Middle is 1146th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).