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Pomona Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 428 students

 

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Posted March 23, 2012

I absolutely love this school. It's layout is great and the schedules are awesome! Most teachers are so friendly and wonderful, and they adapt to your child's learning needs and challenges. I am an advanced student and they keep me going strong. The secretaries and nurses are so friendly! But sometimes, you have to tough headaches and other aches out. Not very many sport camps are offered, just so you know, but all classes and extra classes are enjoyable! The only concerns I have is the principal. Ever since we've had the change, he's turned it into boot camp. Teachers are to worried about bad behavior instead if having fun. On top of this, he's trying to bribe us into being good. He has raffles and hands out prizes, but he never let's us do anything fun. We have to raise our hand to be excused from the lunch table, and we're not allowed to do anything out of order. No, we don't have uniforms, but we do have all sorts of fun days! Like Hat Day (bring $1 and you can wear a hat all day, and Pajama Day. We are aloud to play sports, but the field is so run down, and there's gravel everywhere. I would recommend this school greatly, I love it!!!! Sadly, it's my last year here.


Posted March 1, 2012

Sadly, the change in the principal and changes in the school district policies have really taken the fun out of this school. Teachers' seem to be too concerned about handing out pink slips to students. Students have to raise their hand in the cafeteria to have permission to leave their tables after lunch is finished. Pink slips are handed out as punishment to students behavior. The Watch Dogs program has disappeared. The principal isn't friendly. He seems to be more concerned with maintaining a strict rules based leadership. There is gravel everywhere. If the school had balls for the kids to play with at recess time, they couldn't play anywhere on the asphalt / sidewalks as gravel gets in the way. Try to dribble a ball for basketball in a gravel pit and you'll know what I mean. The school doesn't have a choir. Rarely has an assemblies. When they do hold something in the gymnasium, you can't hear anything as the acoustics are terrible. The secretaries in the front office are great. Some of the teachers are wonderful and others seem to be worn out, at their wits end, tired and don't give off an impression that they like their jobs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2010

I am moving my children from Pomona after 2 frustrating years of trying to gain the principles support in taking control over the bullying one of my children suffers at the hands of a grade school gang. The principle is completely ineffectual when it comes to dealing with discipline. No doubt this is why the school has a rapidly increasing reputation as a "thug school". A member of the staff personally told me the school is having serious problems with negative student behavior and there is a growing number of "rough students" in the school. Until the principle is willing to step up the plate and deal with the problems, the school will continue to slide down hill. I do not recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 11, 2008

This school is excellent. It starts with a principal that is professional, caring and dedicated to providing his school children not only with excellent learning skill but also life skills. An front assistant that wears many hats but also keeps our school safe. Teachers who are tops in their profession and should be recognized as such. Great job everyone. Pomona is #1
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%
Reading

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students76%
Female76%
Male77%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)85%
Free lunch eligible63%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable80%

Reading

All Students73%
Female69%
Male76%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)82%
Free lunch eligible56%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable76%

Writing

All Students57%
Female55%
Male59%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
Free lunch eligible37%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students62%
Female56%
Male66%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)67%
Free lunch eligible51%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch75%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable65%

Reading

All Students48%
Female42%
Male52%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)56%
Free lunch eligible36%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch67%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable53%

Writing

All Students24%
Female26%
Male23%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)27%
Free lunch eligible19%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities28%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable26%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students49%
Female53%
Male46%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)60%
Free lunch eligible34%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch70%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities58%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable53%

Reading

All Students63%
Female74%
Male54%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)72%
Free lunch eligible54%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch77%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable66%

Science

All Students44%
Female50%
Male38%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)51%
Free lunch eligible26%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch63%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities52%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable48%

Writing

All Students48%
Female62%
Male35%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)49%
Free lunch eligible31%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities55%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 61% 57%
Hispanic 35% 32%
Two or more races 4% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian 0% 3%
Black 0% 5%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 62%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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1045 South Cascade
Montrose, CO 81401
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