Pomelo Community Charter is an elementary school that teaches kindergarten through fifth grade.
A school known for helping students accomplish academic success, Pomelo Community Charter notes that its most important goals are student achievement and dedication to rigorous instruction.
Intellectual discovery and artistic expression are highly valued at the school’s arts and sciences magnet campus.
Unique enrichment classes, like ballroom dancing and Vex IQ Robotics, round out the curriculum.
Set on a spacious campus on March Avenue in the West Hills neighborhood, the building’s staircase entrance leads to classrooms and hallways that are lined with students' art and work displays.
The school has a community garden, tended to by students, that is a stunning visual centerpiece.
The school also has computer and science labs and provides music and arts enrichment opportunities.
Teachers receive ongoing gifted learning, physical education and general instruction training.
Pomelo has a lottery system for enrollment.
Pomelo Community Charter
School Details
Head of School
Andrea Ferber
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Niche Grade
B+
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
28.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
12%
State Average
9.9%
Student Diversity
Male
53%
Female
47%
White
51.9%
Hispanic
22.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.1%
Two or more races
9.9%
Black
3.6%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
10/25/2024
Pomelo is an incredible school with tons of enrichment activities that are sponsored by an amazingly dedicated PTA. My son started robotics in 4th grade and absolutely loves it! This is his first year on the robotics team, but I heard from other parents that the Pomelo robotics team usually goes to...
5/9/2024
We love this school. Two kids have been attending the school for years and we couldn't be happier. Mr Greenberg is a wonderful principal; the teachers and staff are very helpful and nice. I see both my kids growing intellectually and morally. We are very happy there and definitely recommend it!
2/11/2024
Pomelo is a WONDERFUL community of teachers, staff, students, and parents. Teachers go above and beyond to create a fun and rigorous academic environment. The staff is friendly and communicative. The PTA works tirelessly to raise funds for so many special programs and events at Pomelo. Their efforts...
1/17/2023
I am not sure why Pomelo ranks low compared to other schools because there is no doubt it is a wonderful school in so many ways. My son reads in kinder, does multiplication, speaks amazingly and may probably test as gifted one day. The teachers have all taken there time to invest in his well being a...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About West Hills
List Price Range
$740K - $2.4M
Homes For Sale
92
Average Home Value
$1,126,016
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
17%
Household Income
$156,873
% of College Grads
50.3%
Median Age
47
Average House Size
2,004 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
29.0%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Sean Brown Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Taxco Trails Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Castle Peak Park
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- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Mae Boyar Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Bell Canyon Park
- Bike Trails
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- Hiking
Lazy J. Ranch Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Orcutt Ranch
- Botanical Gardens
Shadow Ranch Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Four Oaks Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
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