Excellent
#567 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 6% in state
Jonata Middle
Middle School · Buellton Union Elementary · Buellton, CA
A Buellton Union Elementary middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 Second St., Buellton, CA 93427
- Math 47% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jonata Middle score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2018, to 53% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jonata Middle 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,418/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buellton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,442
Median home value
$762,500
Median rent
$2,088/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93427; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Grove Charter - BuelltonCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 29 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Buellton Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $29,002NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jonata Middle is listed in Buellton Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jonata Middle
Jonata Middle is a public middle school in Buellton, CA, part of Buellton Union Elementary, serving approximately 174 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #567 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jonata Middle
What grades does Jonata Middle serve?
Jonata Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jonata Middle?
Jonata Middle has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonata Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonata Middle is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jonata Middle rank in CA?
Jonata Middle ranks #567 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Jonata Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Jonata Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Jonata Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jonata Middle has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jonata Middle a charter school?
No, Jonata Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jonata Middle a Title I school?
No, Jonata Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jonata Middle?
60.3% of students at Jonata Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Phone
- (805) 688-4222
- Area population (ZIP 93427)
- 5,866
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93427; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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