Emerson Middle vs San Jose Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Middle
Pomona · Public middle · Grades 6–8
664 students
San Jose Elementary
Pomona · Public elementary · Grades K–8
511 students
| Measure | Emerson Middle Pomona, California | San Jose Elementary Pomona, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1146 of 1,334 | #4195 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14625 of 15,369 | #43867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 664 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 27% |
| city | Pomona | Pomona |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Jose Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 14.6).
- •San Jose Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Emerson Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •San Jose Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 93.7%).
- •San Jose Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 22.9).
- •Emerson Middle is the larger school with 664 students compared with 511.
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 Emerson Middle better than San Jose Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), San Jose Elementary ranks higher (21.6 vs 14.6 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 Emerson Middle and San Jose Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pomona and Pomona in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Middle: 664. San Jose Elementary: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Middle and San Jose Elementary rank in California?
Emerson Middle is 1146th of 1,334 and San Jose Elementary is 4195th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).