POMONA MIDDLE SCHOOL

EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY)

www.ercsd.org

689 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Pomona Middle School, located in Suffern, New York, is a key component of the East Ramapo Central School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development typical of the adolescent years. As part of a diverse and expansive school district, Pomona Middle School emphasizes the importance of community, inclusivity, and preparing students for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum and various support services.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school typically provides a range of extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students in athletics, the arts, and specialized clubs. By utilizing its location within the East Ramapo district, the school works to provide students with resources and learning experiences that align with New York State educational standards. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for engagement, maintaining a digital presence through its official website to share updates on academic policies, school events, and administrative communications.

689

Total Students

48.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POMONA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	571
Black	102
Asian	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
571 (82.9%)
Black
102 (14.8%)
Asian
7 (1.0%)
White
6 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY)
Phone:	(845)577-6200
Website:	http://www.ercsd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	561
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 325

Grade 8 360

Ungraded 4