Kenilworth Junior High School serves 839 students in grades 7-8.
Kenilworth Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 839 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenilworth Junior High School's student population of 839 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
839 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Kenilworth Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kenilworth Junior High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1409 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
4%
12%

Hispanic
42%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
48%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenilworth Junior High School's ranking?
Kenilworth Junior High School is ranked #1409 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kenilworth Junior High School often compared to?
Kenilworth Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Petaluma Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Kenilworth Junior High School?
839 students attend Kenilworth Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Kenilworth Junior High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenilworth Junior High School?
Kenilworth Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kenilworth Junior High School offer ?
Kenilworth Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Kenilworth Junior High School part of?
Kenilworth Junior High School is part of Petaluma Joint Union High School District.
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