B+
Above Average
79/100

Petaluma Junior High

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 700 Bantam Way, Petaluma, CA 94952
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 56% · Math 40% proficient · 64th percentile in California
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

79
Repit Score
out of 100
428
Students
enrolled
18.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%64/100reading 69th percentile, math 59th percentile among California middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 20% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency56% (+8 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency40% (+3 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%49%reading -4 pts, math -7 pts50th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%22%reading +3 pts, math -6 pts42nd percentile (list)
Low-income42%22%reading +4 pts, math -6 pts43rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 700 Bantam Way
City Petaluma
ZIP Code 94952
District 0630250
NCES School ID 063025004724
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 94952

Understanding the community around Petaluma Junior High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $110,739
Per Capita Income $63,438
Poverty Rate 2.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 54.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.8%
High School or Higher 92.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $959,400
Median Rent $2,167
Owner-Occupied 59.4%
Renter-Occupied 40.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Petaluma Junior High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 46.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 55.8%
Hispanic/Latino 35.3%
Two or More Races 4.7%
Black 0.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 428
Teachers (FTE) 22.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Petaluma Junior High?
Petaluma Junior High has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Petaluma Junior High?
Petaluma Junior High has 428 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1.
What grades does Petaluma Junior High serve?
Petaluma Junior High serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Petaluma Junior High receive per student?
Petaluma Junior High receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Petaluma Junior High in 94952 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,068,940
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,133
1-Year Change
+2.7%
% Renters
40.6%

Other Schools in 94952

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026