Summary:
This analysis examines six elementary schools in zip code 91767 within Pomona, CA, all part of the Pomona Unified district, serving grades from K-5 up to K-8 and educating a high-need student population.
Among these schools, Allison Elementary stands out for having the strongest overall test scores in math and science, while Barfield Elementary has the highest proficiency in English Language Arts. La Verne Science and Technology Charter is notable for its lower chronic absenteeism rate and historically higher performance rankings, achieving these outcomes with significantly less funding per student than the traditional schools. In contrast, Harrison Elementary and San Jose Elementary show the greatest academic challenges, particularly in science proficiency and chronic absenteeism, respectively.
Overall, these schools face significant challenges, with all performing below state averages academically and the district ranking in the bottom third statewide. Science is a particular area of difficulty across most schools. The wide variation in per-student spending and the strong outcomes of the charter school with fewer resources suggest differences in how effectively resources are used. For parents, this highlights the importance of looking beyond overall ratings to specific strengths, such as Barfield's upper-grade ELA performance or La Verne Charter's attendance record, when considering options in this community.
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