Jonata Middle School
Jonata Middle School serves 168 students in grades 6-8.
Jonata Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jonata Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Jonata Middle School's student population of 168 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% 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 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jonata Middle School is 0.57, 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 Testing Rank | #342 out of 9602 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 50% |
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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 | 44% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Buellton Oak Valley Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 396 students10
0.5 miles
595 Second St.
Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 688-6992 0.5 K-5 396 - Solvang Solvang Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 600 students10
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
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 368 students10
3.8 miles
625 S. Mcclelland
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 348-3333 3.8 K-12 368 - Solvang Ballard Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-6 | 131 students10
5.1 miles
2425 Sch St.
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-4812 5.1 K-6 131 - Santa Ynez Refugio High School Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 11 students10
5.7 miles
2975 E. Highway 246
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-6487 5.7 9-12 11
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