Serving 169 students in grades 6-8, Jonata Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Jonata Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
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Jonata Middle School's student population of 169 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
Jonata Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jonata Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2941 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
54%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
37%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Jonata Middle School is ranked #2941 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Jonata Middle School often compared to?
Jonata Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lompoc Valley Middle School, Franklin Elementary School, Ballard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Jonata Middle School?
169 students attend Jonata Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Jonata Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jonata Middle School?
Jonata Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Jonata Middle School offer ?
Jonata Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jonata Middle School part of?
Jonata Middle School is part of Buellton Union Elementary School District.
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