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700 Bantam Way, Petaluma, CA 94952-1709
Summary
Petaluma Junior High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 58th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 49.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 33.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 49.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 33.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 486/1,204 (60th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 523/1,204 (57th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 454 |
| Low-Income Students | 203 (44.7%) |
| English Learners | 26 (5.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.9 points from last year and rose 7.5 points over the full period. Math fell 1.3 points from last year and rose 1.5 points over the full period.
•Math +1.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 43.9% to 55.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 41% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.2-point reading income gap is wider than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 55.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 43% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 40%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 26.5% to 40.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.3-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
English-learner math proficiency held steady at 0.0%, while English-only results edged up. The gap widened slightly.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 Petaluma Junior High compare within the district?
Petaluma Junior High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 7–8 schools in Petaluma Joint Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Petaluma Junior High rank in California?
Petaluma Junior High ranks No. 486 of 1,204 in reading and No. 523 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Petaluma Junior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 3 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 30.2% meet the reading standard and 19.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Petaluma Junior High compare with other schools in Petaluma?
Petaluma Junior High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 7–8 schools in Petaluma with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PetalumaHow does Petaluma Junior High compare with other schools in Sonoma County?
Petaluma Junior High is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 7–8 schools in Sonoma County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sonoma CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Petaluma Junior HighThis school | 33.7% | 49.9% |
| Kenilworth Junior High | 43.2% | 51.9% |
| Petaluma Accelerated Charter | 85.5% | 89.1% |
