Emerson Middle vs School of Arts and Enterprise
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
School of Arts and Enterprise
Pomona · Charter high · Grades 6–12
647 students
| Measure | Emerson Middle Pomona, California | School of Arts and Enterprise Pomona, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1146 of 1,334 | #744 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14625 of 15,369 | #12553 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 664 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| city | Pomona | Pomona |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School of Arts and Enterprise scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 14.6).
- •School of Arts and Enterprise does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •School of Arts and Enterprise does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •School of Arts and Enterprise does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 93.7%).
- •School of Arts and Enterprise does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 22.9).
- •Emerson Middle is the larger school with 664 students compared with 647.
- •Emerson Middle is a public school while School of Arts and Enterprise is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 School of Arts and Enterprise?
On the Success Index (US), School of Arts and Enterprise ranks higher (33.5 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 School of Arts and Enterprise?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pomona and Pomona in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Middle: 664. School of Arts and Enterprise: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Middle and School of Arts and Enterprise rank in California?
Emerson Middle is 1146th of 1,334 and School of Arts and Enterprise is 744th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).