Sonoma Mountain Elementary

Summary:

Sonoma Mountain Elementary is a public charter elementary school in Petaluma, California, serving 437 students in grades K-6. This high-performing school consistently outshines its district and the state of California in academic achievement, making it a standout among the nearby schools in the area.

Sonoma Mountain Elementary boasts impressive test scores, with 68.95% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 64.63% proficient or better in Mathematics, far exceeding the district and state averages. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 4th grades, where over 70% of students are proficient or better in both subjects. Notably, the school's ranking for Hispanic students and low socioeconomic status students is higher than its overall ranking, indicating strong performance across different student subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Old Adobe Elementary Charter, La Tercera Elementary, and Loma Vista Immersion Academy, which are also part of the Old Adobe Union District, Sonoma Mountain Elementary stands out with its consistently high academic performance and low chronic absenteeism rates. This success may be attributed to factors such as effective teaching practices, a supportive school environment, and engaged parental involvement.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

 1900 Rainier Cir.
       Petaluma, CA  94954-2543


(707) 765-4305

District: Old Adobe Union

SchoolDigger Rank:
911th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,819 Help


Students who attend Sonoma Mountain Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kenilworth Junior High
High:    Casa Grande High

Student/teacher ratio:  26.5 Help
Number of students:  451

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.8%
Hispanic:
15.7%
Two or more races:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sonoma Mountain Elementary ranks better than 84.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Old Adobe Union School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.87. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.8%), Hispanic (15.7%), two or more races (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Old Adobe Union School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sonoma Mountain Elementary is 26.5, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Old Adobe Union School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sonoma Mountain Elementary is $9,819. 3 elementary schools in the Old Adobe Union School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sonoma Mountain Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sonoma Mountain Elementary 911th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Sonoma Mountain Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Old Adobe Union:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Adobe Union 736th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sonoma Mountain Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sonoma Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.74 902nd 4809 81.2%
2005 75.95 1095th 4822 77.3%
2006 80.07 964th 4818 80.0%
2007 81.39 919th 5113 82.0%
2008 77.42 1088th 5113 78.7%
2009 76.39 1154th 5193 77.8%
2010 77.64 1103rd 5314 79.2%
2011 71.48 1424th 5377 73.5%
2012 70.15 1522nd 5390 71.8%
2013 69.58 1590th 5530 71.2%
2015 72.71 1392nd 5611 75.2%
2016 73.27 1385th 5614 75.3%
2017 83.88 964th 5692 83.1%
2018 82.47 1006th 5662 82.2%
2019 76.86 1304th 5789 77.5%
2022 81.73 1108th 5883 81.2%
2023 83.62 1015th 5874 82.7%
2024 85.87 911th 5862 84.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sonoma Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 72.83 1042nd 5264 80.2%
2024 85.62 602nd 5511 89.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Sonoma Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.35 936th 5413 82.7%
2019 86.10 762nd 5492 86.1%
2022 87.16 770th 5635 86.3%
2023 83.45 963rd 5617 82.9%
2024 87.13 764th 5605 86.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Sonoma Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.47 1083rd 5431 80.1%
2019 64.15 1764th 5510 68.0%
2022 70.85 1484th 5663 73.8%
2023 81.59 1031st 5650 81.8%
2024 82.14 995th 5636 82.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sonoma Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 74.23 972nd 5084 80.9%
2023 77.54 849th 5098 83.3%
2024 72.99 1047th 5102 79.5%
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Rank History for White students at Sonoma Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.51 1059th 2737 61.3%
2019 55.70 1349th 2834 52.4%
2022 63.14 1037th 2726 62.0%
2023 65.09 960th 2662 63.9%
2024 70.93 783rd 2647 70.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Sonoma Mountain Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sonoma Mountain Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 320 4 13 13 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1999 378 3 17 16 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2000 390 2 16 21 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2001 387 3 20 21 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2002 358 2 37 22 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2003 358 2 37 22 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2004 332 2 48 30 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2005 333 2 47 35 1 n/a n/a 0 418
2006 309 26 49 40 2 n/a n/a 0 426
2007 322 3 56 42 1 n/a n/a 0 424
2008 312 3 58 48 1 n/a n/a 0 422
2009 321 4 57 41 1 2 1 0 427
2010 322 4 46 47 0 2 5 0 426
2011 324 3 34 66 0 3 9 0 439
2012 305 2 36 75 0 3 15 0 436
2013 303 2 39 73 0 3 14 0 434
2014 320 1 21 77 0 3 13 0 435
2015 325 2 23 76 0 1 14 0 441
2016 337 3 25 83 0 1 20 0 469
2017 315 4 24 76 0 1 23 0 443
2018 331 4 19 71 0 0 31 0 456
2019 343 4 17 74 0 0 28 0 466
2020 352 5 14 67 0 0 29 0 467
2021 342 3 17 66 1 0 33 0 462
2022 321 3 17 61 1 0 39 0 442
2023 304 2 20 74 2 0 35 0 437
2024 315 1 21 71 3 0 40 0 451

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sonoma Mountain Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 350 17.0 20.6 1.4
1999 414 19.0 21.8 2.9
2000 429 19.6 21.9 4
2001 431 20.6 20.9 2.6
2002 420 20.6 20.4 4.3
2003 420 20.6 20.4 4.3
2004 413 18.6 22.2 5.8
2005 418 18.6 22.5 4.5
2006 426 19.0 22.4 6.3
2007 424 18.0 23.6 5.4
2008 422 19.0 22.2 0
2009 427 18.0 21.4 5.6
2010 426 18.0 23.6 7
2011 439 n/a n/a 12.5
2012 436 15.5 28.1 8.3
2013 434 15.0 28.9 21.2
2014 435 15.0 29.0 18.6
2015 441 15.0 29.4 17.2
2016 469 16.0 29.3 15.6
2017 443 16.4 27.0 15.8
2018 456 17.4 26.2 14.9
2019 466 17.0 27.4 14.6
2020 467 n/a n/a 14.1
2021 462 17.0 27.1 12.1
2022 442 17.0 26.0 11.5
2023 437 16.0 27.3 13
2024 451 17.0 26.5 12.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sonoma Mountain Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 350 17.0 20.6 1.4
1999 414 19.0 21.8 2.9
2000 429 19.6 21.9 4
2001 431 20.6 20.9 2.6
2002 420 20.6 20.4 4.3
2003 420 20.6 20.4 4.3
2004 413 18.6 22.2 5.8
2005 418 18.6 22.5 4.5
2006 426 19.0 22.4 6.3
2007 424 18.0 23.6 5.4
2008 422 19.0 22.2 0
2009 427 18.0 21.4 5.6
2010 426 18.0 23.6 7
2011 439 n/a n/a 12.5
2012 436 15.5 28.1 8.3
2013 434 15.0 28.9 21.2
2014 435 15.0 29.0 18.6
2015 441 15.0 29.4 17.2
2016 469 16.0 29.3 15.6
2017 443 16.4 27.0 15.8
2018 456 17.4 26.2 14.9
2019 466 17.0 27.4 14.6
2020 467 n/a n/a 14.1
2021 462 17.0 27.1 12.1
2022 442 17.0 26.0 11.5
2023 437 16.0 27.3 13
2024 451 17.0 26.5 12.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Sonoma Mountain Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201293.0%4.0%0.0%4.0%93.0%95.0%96.0%93.0%95.0%
201396.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%96.0%98.0%100.0%96.0%100.0%
201496.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%96.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%96.0%
201598.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201696.0%2.0%0.0%1.0%96.0%98.0%98.0%96.0%96.0%
201795.0%2.0%4.0%0.0%95.0%96.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sonoma Mountain Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,819

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sonoma Mountain Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1304th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1015th of 5874 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sonoma Mountain Elementary)58.883.9
 25.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Old Adobe Union)48.144.4
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sonoma Mountain Elementary)6082.1
 22.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Old Adobe Union)55.749.8
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sonoma Mountain Elementary)62.563.6
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Old Adobe Union)49.141
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sonoma Mountain Elementary)80.463.6
 16.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Old Adobe Union)55.143.7
 11.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sonoma Mountain Elementary)65.371.8
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Old Adobe Union)57.947.3
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sonoma Mountain Elementary)4948.7
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Old Adobe Union)42.930.9
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Sonoma Mountain Elementary)36.735.9
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Old Adobe Union)31.929.1
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sonoma Mountain Elementary)60.763
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Old Adobe Union)51.644.6
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sonoma Mountain Elementary)69.653.7
 15.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Old Adobe Union)40.233.2
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students466437
 6.2%
African American42
 50%
American Indian02
Asian1720
 17.6%
Hispanic7474
Pacific Islander00
White343304
 11.4%
Two or More Races2835
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.6%13%
 1.5%


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Students who attend Sonoma Mountain Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kenilworth Junior High
High : Casa Grande High

Students at Sonoma Mountain Elementary are 70% White, 16% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 451 students attended Sonoma Mountain Elementary.

Sonoma Mountain Elementary ranks 911th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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