Jonata Middle School
Tel:
(805)688-4222
- Jonata Middle School serves 221 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Jonata Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Jonata Middle School's student population of 221 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 221 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jonata Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jonata Middle School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #793 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 47% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Buellton Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jonata Middle School is Family Partnership Home Study Charter (3.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Solvang Elementary School (3.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Oak Valley Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Buellton Oak Valley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 393 students
0.5 miles
595 Second St.
Buellton, CA 93427
(805)688-6992 0.5 K-5 393 - Solvang Solvang Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 591 students
3.6 miles
565 Atterdag Rd.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805)697-4701 3.6 K-8 591 - Santa Maria Family Partnership Home Study Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 386 students
3.8 miles
625 S. Mcclelland
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805)348-3333 3.8 K-12 386 - Solvang Ballard Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 129 students
5.1 miles
2425 Sch St.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805)688-4812 5.1 K-6 129 - Santa Ynez Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Grades: 9-12 | 939 students
5.7 miles
2975 E. Highway 246
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805)688-6487 5.7 9-12 939
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