Jonata Middle
301 Second Street, Buellton, CA 93427-9476
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 71st percentile among comparable California schools.
63.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 37.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 63.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 262/1,204 (78th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 449/1,204 (63rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 168 |
| Low-Income Students | 93 (55.4%) |
| English Learners | 23 (13.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.0 points from last year and rose 3.6 points over the full period. Math fell 7.5 points from last year and fell 9.0 points over the full period.
•Math -9.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 58.0% to 71.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 68.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 60% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 29% to 45%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 35.4% to 42.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 46.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Jonata Middle rank in California?
Jonata Middle ranks No. 262 of 1,204 in reading and No. 449 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Jonata Middle compare with other schools in Santa Barbara County?
Jonata Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Santa Barbara County with 2026 results.
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