Very Good
#2973 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 31% in state
Kenilworth Junior High
Middle School · Petaluma Joint Union High · Petaluma, CA
A Petaluma Joint Union High middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 Riesling Rd., Petaluma, CA 94954
- Math 39% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kenilworth Junior High score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kenilworth Junior High 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,564
Median home value
$790,100
Median rent
$2,405/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94954; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petaluma Accelerated CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | 7–8 | 2.0 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Petaluma Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 7–8 | 3.0 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| South County ConsortiumEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Heartwood CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 600 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Petaluma Joint Union High
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kenilworth Junior High is listed in Petaluma Joint Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kenilworth Junior High
Kenilworth Junior High is a public middle school in Petaluma, CA, part of Petaluma Joint Union High, serving approximately 824 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,973 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kenilworth Junior High
What grades does Kenilworth Junior High serve?
Kenilworth Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Kenilworth Junior High?
Kenilworth Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 824 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenilworth Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenilworth Junior High is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kenilworth Junior High rank in CA?
Kenilworth Junior High ranks #2,973 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kenilworth Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Kenilworth Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Kenilworth Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kenilworth Junior High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kenilworth Junior High a charter school?
No, Kenilworth Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kenilworth Junior High a Title I school?
No, Kenilworth Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kenilworth Junior High?
43.6% of students at Kenilworth Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 824
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (707) 778-4710
- Area population (ZIP 94954)
- 38,000
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 94954; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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