Nokomis Elementary vs Pomolita Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nokomis Elementary
Ukiah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
Pomolita Middle
Ukiah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
826 students
| Measure | Nokomis Elementary Ukiah, California | Pomolita Middle Ukiah, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5367 of 5,693 | #998 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49065 of 50,301 | #13963 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 342 | 826 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| city | Ukiah | Ukiah |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pomolita Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 11.4).
- •Nokomis Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Pomolita Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Pomolita Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 96.8%).
- •Pomolita Middle does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.4).
- •Pomolita Middle is the larger school with 826 students compared with 342.
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 Nokomis Elementary better than Pomolita Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pomolita Middle ranks higher (18.9 vs 11.4 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 Nokomis Elementary and Pomolita Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ukiah and Ukiah in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nokomis Elementary: 342. Pomolita Middle: 826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nokomis Elementary and Pomolita Middle rank in California?
Nokomis Elementary is 5367th of 5,693 and Pomolita Middle is 998th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).