Serving 806 students in grades 6-8, Lawrence E. Jones Middle 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 806 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawrence E. Jones Middle School's student population of 806 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
806 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lawrence E. Jones Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence E. Jones Middle School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4816 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
49%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence E. Jones Middle School's ranking?
Lawrence E. Jones Middle School is ranked #4816 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lawrence E. Jones Middle School often compared to?
Lawrence E. Jones Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Technology Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lawrence E. Jones Middle School?
806 students attend Lawrence E. Jones Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lawrence E. Jones Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence E. Jones Middle School?
Lawrence E. Jones Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lawrence E. Jones Middle School offer ?
Lawrence E. Jones Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lawrence E. Jones Middle School part of?
Lawrence E. Jones Middle School is part of Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District.
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