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Heartwood Charter
School · Heartwood Charter District · Petaluma, CA
A charter school in Petaluma, CA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
170 Liberty School Rd., Petaluma, CA 94978
- Math 38% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Heartwood Charter score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heartwood Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Petaluma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South County ConsortiumEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 153 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Heartwood Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Heartwood Charter is listed in Heartwood Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heartwood Charter
Heartwood Charter is a public school in Petaluma, CA, part of Heartwood Charter District, serving approximately 600 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 28.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,877 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heartwood Charter
What grades does Heartwood Charter serve?
Heartwood Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Heartwood Charter?
Heartwood Charter has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heartwood Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Heartwood Charter is 28.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heartwood Charter rank in CA?
Heartwood Charter ranks #6,877 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Heartwood Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Heartwood Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Heartwood Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heartwood Charter has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Heartwood Charter a charter school?
Yes, Heartwood Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Heartwood Charter a Title I school?
No, Heartwood Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heartwood Charter?
29.5% of students at Heartwood Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 600
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (415) 488-9572
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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