Summary:
Buellton Union Elementary School District is served by one middle school, Jonata Middle, which educates about 168 students in grades 6 through 8 in this district ranked in the 79th percentile statewide.
Jonata Middle is a consistently high-performing school, maintaining a 4-star rating for three straight years and ranking in the top quarter of all California middle schools. It excels in English Language Arts, where student proficiency significantly outpaces the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rate is notably lower than both the Buellton Union Elementary district and state figures, which supports strong academic outcomes.
While the school outperforms state averages in all subjects, an interesting point is that its math scores, though strong, are slightly below the district average, whereas it matches or exceeds the district in other areas. Performance trends show mathematics improving from 6th to 8th grade, but a dip in 8th-grade English proficiency compared to 7th grade. Overall, the school achieves these excellent results with a student body where over half qualify for meal assistance, demonstrating effective and efficient educational practices.
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