Petaluma Junior High School

Petaluma Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
700 Bantam Way,  Petaluma, CA
Western Petaluma Neighborhood
Petaluma Joint Union High School District
2.8
501 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Renee Semik
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
56%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
3
Equity
3
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
12.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
2.5%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
331:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
45.5%
White
60.1%
Hispanic
31.9%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 6 Reviews
1.0 student
6/16/2023
I don't recommend this school to anyone. I had okay-ish grades, but the teachers were rude, and the students were bullies. I have been pushed, shoved, verbally abused, and jumped before at the school. I even told a staff member that I was being followed by a group of kids trying to jump me and they...
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4.0 parent
5/15/2014
I would rate this a five star but don't really have much to compare it to. I feel that the school has hired a number of young teachers recently which may have improved some comments from previous years. I do agree with the PE dept. The grading is super strict. It should be based on effort, attitude,...
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2.0 parent
5/31/2013
Where to begin? I am not a happy parent after sending my child to this school, although I didn't feel I had many options. There are some fantastic and committed teachers who communicate clearly and are available. Others don't and aren't. The principal is great but retiring. But the school has proble...
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5.0 teacher
3/20/2013
In reply to the below comments: Most bad grades in PE stem directly from absences that are not made up, or by not dressing for PE. Unlike when most of us adults were kids, there is a good % of grade based on academic work- yes, keeping notes, taking tests, etc. Good attitude and good sportsmanship a...
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