Pomona Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Pomona Unified

Pomona Unified is a large district serving kindergarten through twelfth grade in Los Angeles County, with enrollment spread across a range of elementary, middle, and high schools as well as some alternative pathways. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller Asian, Black, and White populations. The district covers several communities, including Pomona itself, parts of Diamond Bar, Walnut, San Dimas, and Chino Hills.

State assessment data shows the district faces significant academic challenges. In English language arts, proficiency rates for tested grades hover in the low-to-mid range, with elementary grades at roughly one-third of students meeting proficiency standards and middle grades somewhat higher. Mathematics proficiency is lower, with most tested grades falling below one-quarter of students meeting standards. Science proficiency is the weakest area, with only around one-fifth of fifth graders and one-fifth of eighth graders meeting proficiency on state science assessments. When viewed across all tested subjects and grades, the district sits in the bottom quartile among Los Angeles County's districts on overall proficiency. A parent should understand that these outcomes reflect what the state considers meeting grade-level standards; the numbers indicate most students in the district are not yet at proficiency on state benchmarks.

Chronic absenteeism in the district runs slightly above the county median, suggesting attendance is a factor the district is managing. Per-pupil spending sits in the upper-middle range for the county, indicating the district allocates resources above the typical level even as student outcomes remain below average.

Two recent changes shape the district's trajectory for families. Voters approved Measure UU in November 2024, a general obligation bond that will increase property taxes for homeowners in the district to fund facility repairs and upgrades, including roof work, safe drinking water systems, and removal of asbestos, mold, and lead paint. This is a lasting obligation: families whose property is in the district will carry this higher tax bill for years. In March 2024, the district reached a salary agreement with its teachers union that included an ongoing raise and one-time bonuses, with the explicit goal of making teacher compensation more competitive with surrounding districts. This reflects the district's effort to stabilize and attract its teaching workforce.

The district operates a range of schools, from traditional elementary through high schools, plus alternative programs including a continuation school, a charter, and the School of Extended Educational Options. Special-focus schools include Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design and La Verne Science and Technology Charter.

Graduation rate data was not available, so a reader cannot assess how many students progress through to completion. Free-or-reduced-price lunch and English learner rates, common indicators of student socioeconomic circumstance and language support needs, were not included in the available data.

The housing market across the district's communities varies. Parts of Pomona have median home values in the lower range for Los Angeles County, with rental costs also modest. Communities like Diamond Bar, Walnut, and San Dimas that fall within the district's geographic scope show higher home values and rents. Affordability across the district's weighted footprint reflects this mix: housing costs relative to income are substantial, placing ownership out of reach for many families without significant savings.

For families considering Pomona Unified, the picture is one of a district working to improve through facility investment and teacher retention while managing below-average test outcomes and above-average absenteeism. The district's size means there are many school options within it, and the availability of dual language immersion and ethnic studies programming signals some curricular breadth, but academic performance data suggests students face headwinds in core subjects that a parent may want to look into further, both at the district level and at individual schools.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

20,966

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 85%

Black 4%

White 3%

Asian 5%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

35%

—

Gr 3

28%

53%

Gr 4

29%

55%

Gr 5

32%

63%

Gr 6

35%

57%

Gr 7

36%

56%

Gr 8

35%

46%

Gr 11

47%

—

Math

Gr ALL

21%

—

Gr 3

24%

55%

Gr 4

21%

47%

Gr 5

19%

40%

Gr 6

20%

44%

Gr 7

22%

39%

Gr 8

22%

36%

Gr 11

20%

—

Science

Gr ALL

15%

—

Gr 5

18%

43%

Gr 8

17%

29%

Gr 10

16%

—

Gr 11

22%

—

Gr 12

16%

—

Gr HS

18%

—

Gr UG_SEC

18%

—

Schools in this District

38 schools are officially reported under this district.

San Antonio Elementary

Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design

Ganesha High

Garey High

Golden Springs Elementary

Harrison Elementary

Marshall Middle

Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary

Park West High (Continuation)

Philadelphia Elementary

Washington Elementary

Westmont Elementary

La Verne Science and Technology Charter

Diamond Ranch High

Decker Elementary

Village Academy High School at Indian Hill

Vejar Elementary

Ranch Hills Elementary

School of Extended Educational Options

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

28%

Grade 3

24%

Grade 4

22%

Grade 5

24%

Grade 6

25%

Grade 7

24%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

31%

Grade 3

32%

Grade 4

35%

Grade 5

37%

Grade 6

39%

Grade 7

37%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

21%

Grade 5

19%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

31%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$788,731

Year-over-year change0.0%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$675K to $1.2M

vs. state typical1.02x

vs. national typical2.14x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
91766	Pomona	$688K	-0.9%	31.1%
91768	Pomona	$675K	+0.8%	24.2%
91765	Diamond Bar	$1.0M	+0.9%	18.2%
91767	Pomona	$698K	-0.7%	16.9%
91789	Walnut	$1.2M	+0.3%	6.6%
91773	San Dimas	$923K	+1.0%	2.5%
91709	Chino Hills	$999K	+1.3%	0.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,537/mo

Year-over-year change+1.9%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$1,858 to $3,699/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
91766	Pomona	$2,345	+2.2%	31.1%
91768	Pomona	$1,858	—	24.2%
91765	Diamond Bar	$3,265	+1.5%	18.2%
91767	Pomona	$2,566	+3.0%	16.9%
91789	Walnut	$3,699	-0.4%	6.6%
91773	San Dimas	$2,837	+0.1%	2.5%
91709	Chino Hills	$3,078	+0.2%	0.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,980/mo

Home price / national median income9.4x

Annual rent / national median income36.4%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,442/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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