Very Good
#2799 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 29% in state
South County Consortium
School · Petaluma City Elementary · Petaluma, CA
A Petaluma City Elementary school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 Douglas St., Petaluma, CA 94952
- Math 14% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South County Consortium score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South County Consortium 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 85Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 1–12 | 3.0 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Heartwood CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 600 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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 City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
South County Consortium is listed in Petaluma City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South County Consortium
South County Consortium is a public school in Petaluma, CA, part of Petaluma City Elementary, serving approximately 153 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,799 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South County Consortium
What grades does South County Consortium serve?
South County Consortium serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend South County Consortium?
South County Consortium has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South County Consortium?
The student-teacher ratio at South County Consortium is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South County Consortium rank in CA?
South County Consortium ranks #2,799 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is South County Consortium's MySchoolScout rating?
South County Consortium has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 South County Consortium?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South County Consortium has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is South County Consortium a charter school?
No, South County Consortium is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South County Consortium a Title I school?
No, South County Consortium is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South County Consortium?
49.7% of students at South County Consortium 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
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.2%
- Phone
- (707) 778-4641
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 94952)
- 33,339
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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