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#5130 of 9,539 schools in CA
Petaluma Junior High
Middle School · Petaluma Joint Union High · Petaluma, CA
A Petaluma Joint Union High middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 Bantam Way, Petaluma, CA 94952
- Math 32% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Petaluma Junior High score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (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
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Petaluma 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 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 23Somewhat 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.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,097
Median home value
$1,016,800
Median rent
$2,272/mo
College educated
47.5%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94952; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South County ConsortiumEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Petaluma Accelerated CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Kenilworth Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 7–8 | 3.0 mi | 824 | Compare → |
| Cypress SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 1–12 | 3.8 mi | 50 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Petaluma Joint Union High
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Petaluma Junior High is listed in Petaluma Joint Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Petaluma Junior High
Petaluma Junior High is a public middle school in Petaluma, CA, part of Petaluma Joint Union High, serving approximately 428 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,130 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Petaluma Junior High
What grades does Petaluma Junior High serve?
Petaluma Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Petaluma Junior High?
Petaluma Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petaluma Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Petaluma Junior High is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Petaluma Junior High rank in CA?
Petaluma Junior High ranks #5,130 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Petaluma Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Petaluma Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Petaluma Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Petaluma Junior High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Petaluma Junior High a charter school?
No, Petaluma Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Petaluma Junior High a Title I school?
No, Petaluma Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Petaluma Junior High?
44.9% of students at Petaluma 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
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (707) 778-4724
- Area population (ZIP 94952)
- 33,339
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 94952; 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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