Petaluma Junior High School
- Petaluma Junior High School serves 653 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (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 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Petaluma Junior High School's student population of 653 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 653 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Petaluma Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Petaluma Junior High School is 0.49, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1792 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 65% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Petaluma Joint Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Petaluma Junior High School is Crossroads (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Crossroads (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sixth Grade Charter Academy At Petaluma Junior High School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Petaluma Crossroads Alternative School
Grades: 7-9 | 11 students
0.0 miles
700 Bantam Way
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707)778-4793 0.0 7-9 11 - Petaluma Sixth Grade Charter Academy At Petaluma Junior High School Charter School
Grades: 6 | 51 students
0.0 miles
700 Bantam Way
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707)778-4724 0.0 6 51 - Petaluma Valley Vista Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 312 students
0.3 miles
730 N. Webster St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707)778-4762 0.3 K-6 312 - Petaluma Carpe Diem High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 28 students
0.7 miles
199 Fair St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707)778-4796 0.7 9-12 28 - Petaluma Petaluma High School Grades: 9-12 | 1335 students
0.7 miles
201 Fair St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707)778-4651 0.7 9-12 1335
School Reviews
| 5 It`s great my kid loves it. - Posted by Parent - Graaaace |
| 2 I had heard so many good things about PJHS before sending my son there. I have been sorely disappointed by the quality of teaching and the administration. There is no follow-through, no response to parental concerns, no help for a student who is failing because he needs some individual attention but doesn't have behavioral issues or special needs. Phone calls and emails go without response. The guidance counselor assigned to my son does what he can, but is so overwhelmed with so many other things that it's impossible to respond. I do not recommend this school and, because of it, we will not send our son to PHS either. What a sad, disappointing experience. - Posted by Parent - nancy |
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