Serving 912 students in grades 7-8, Kunst (Tommie) Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 912 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kunst (Tommie) Junior High serves the northeastern part of Santa Maria, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High School's student population of 912 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
912 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kunst (Tommie) Junior High School is 0.13, 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
#7250 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
White
3%
20%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kunst (Tommie) Junior High School's ranking?
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High School is ranked #7250 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kunst (Tommie) Junior High School?
912 students attend Kunst (Tommie) Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Kunst (Tommie) Junior High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kunst (Tommie) Junior High School?
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kunst (Tommie) Junior High School offer ?
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Kunst (Tommie) Junior High School part of?
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High School is part of Santa Maria-Bonita School District.
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