Cortez Elementary School

Cortez Mathematics & Science Magnet School in Pomona.

Welcome to Cortez Elementary School located in Pomona, Ca.

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Cortez Elementary School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

1300 N Dudley St, Pomona, CA

Ganesha Neighborhood

Pomona Unified School District

600 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Lisa Minami-lin

Student Teacher Ratio
25:1

Math Proficiency
38%

Reading Proficiency
46%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

46%

Math Proficiency

38%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

25:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

3.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

684:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.5%

Female

49.5%

Hispanic

93.6%

Black

2.5%

White

2.1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

Two or more races

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 student

2/12/2025

So the safety’s there are bad bro one of them took my ball when they gave it to me for my birthday I hate the safety’s there so bad bro. The teachers some of them are nice but the safety’s are so annoying The only nice one is the one that’s near the restroom that’s the one we actually repeat and don...

1.0 parent

6/27/2024

Please reconsider enrolling your child in this school. This past school year, my child became victim of cybers*x bullying & threatened by another classmate in school grounds and Ms. Madrigal, nor district do anything about it. Very dismissive. Police was involved, but they said school should take ca...

4.0 student

4/8/2024

Am a current student in cortez elementary i love this school. They make me feel welcome then the other schools i went to. They teach me new things i haven't learned about. The teachers are so organized with their lesson ,plans, and with their classrooms they also help you improve your grade if you h...

5.0 student

5/31/2023

This school is a wonderful school and I enjoy it. Being in the classroom is wonderful the atmosphere in the classroom makes students feel relaxed and welcomed. I enjoy it and forever will cherish it in my heart. I belive the staff and students are very kind and friendly. I thank this school for maki...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Ganesha High School

9th to 12th
Public

B-

Bonita High School

9th to 12th
Public

International Polytechnic High School

9th to 12th
Public

Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park

Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Boating

Ganesha Park

Basketball
Pool
Tennis

Ralph Welch Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground

Kiwanis Park

Basketball
Trails
Playground

John F. Kennedy Park

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Basketball
Picnic Area

Ladera Serra Park

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Tennis
Playground

Hamilton Park

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California Los Angeles County Pomona 91768 Ganesha

Cortez Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-8 in Pomona, CA and is served by the Pomona Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 600 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Cortez Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $672,478. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ganesha High School, Bonita High School, International Polytechnic High School, and more. Learn more about what Pomona has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cortez Elementary School.

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