Jonata Middle School
Tel:
(805)688-4222
- Jonata Middle School serves 168 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.
- Jonata Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Jonata Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Jonata Middle School's student population of 168 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 168 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Jonata Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jonata Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #547 out of 9584 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| 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 | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 45% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Buellton Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Buellton Oak Valley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 396 students
0.5 miles
595 Second St.
Buellton, CA 93427
(805)688-6992 0.5 K-5 396 - Solvang Solvang Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 600 students
3.6 miles
565 Atterdag Rd.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805)697-4701 3.6 K-8 600 - Santa Maria Family Partnership Home Study Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 368 students
3.8 miles
625 S. Mcclelland
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805)348-3333 3.8 K-12 368 - Solvang Ballard Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 131 students
5.1 miles
2425 Sch St.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805)688-4812 5.1 K-6 131 - Santa Ynez Refugio High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 11 students
5.7 miles
2975 E. Highway 246
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805)688-6487 5.7 9-12 11
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