Petaluma Accelerated Charter

Public, Charter 7-8

 110 Ellis St.
       Petaluma, CA  94952-3305


(707) 778-4750

District: Petaluma Joint Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 2,798 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,238 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  27.4 Help
Number of students:  123

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.4%
Asian:
17.1%
Hispanic:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.2% Help


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Compare Details Petaluma Accelerated Charter ranks better than 99.9% of middle schools in California. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Petaluma Joint Union High School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.85. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Petaluma Accelerated Charter has the smallest middle school student body size in the Petaluma Joint Union High School District. Racial makeup is: White (63.4%), Asian (17.1%), Hispanic (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Petaluma Joint Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Petaluma Accelerated Charter is 27.4, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Petaluma Joint Union High School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Petaluma Accelerated Charter is $6,238, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Petaluma Joint Union High School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Petaluma Accelerated Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Petaluma Accelerated Charter 2nd of 2798 California public middle schools. (See Petaluma Accelerated Charter in the ranking list.)

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Petaluma Joint Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Petaluma Joint Union High 413th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Petaluma Accelerated Charter

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Rank History for all students at Petaluma Accelerated Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 99.06 10th 2508 99.6%
2018 99.39 4th 2480 99.8%
2019 99.48 6th 2715 99.8%
2021 99.50 5th 894 99.4%
2022 99.39 11th 2740 99.6%
2023 99.85 2nd 2788 99.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Petaluma Accelerated Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.90 6th 2369 99.7%
2021 99.93 3rd 721 99.6%
2022 99.68 10th 2458 99.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Petaluma Accelerated Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.63 8th 2262 99.6%
2019 98.85 11th 2380 99.5%
2021 99.38 2nd 738 99.7%
2022 98.55 23rd 2509 99.1%
2023 99.71 2nd 2535 99.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Petaluma Accelerated Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.64 4th 2273 99.8%
2019 99.64 6th 2407 99.8%
2021 99.57 6th 763 99.2%
2022 99.63 8th 2527 99.7%
2023 99.87 2nd 2546 99.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Petaluma Accelerated Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.52 11th 2213 99.5%
2022 99.76 7th 2359 99.7%
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Rank History for White students at Petaluma Accelerated Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.31 2nd 1496 99.9%
2019 98.73 1st 1602 99.9%
2022 98.64 3rd 1555 99.8%
2023 99.18 1st 1549 99.9%
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by a parent
Friday, April 30, 2021

Open Quote Amazing school for kids who want a challenging and rigorous education! My student was beyond ready for honors courses in high school. Kids get one-to-one help daily from teachers who are passionate about their classes. The classrooms are current with technology and provide several STEAM elective choices. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Petaluma Accelerated Charter

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 16 1 0 26 0 0 5 0 48
2017 57 2 5 27 0 1 6 0 98
2018 72 0 12 17 0 1 3 0 105
2019 68 1 10 26 1 0 4 0 110
2020 80 2 6 20 1 0 5 0 114
2021 78 1 6 22 0 0 10 0 117
2022 77 2 8 20 0 1 11 1 120
2023 78 1 21 12 0 0 10 1 123

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 Petaluma Accelerated Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 48 2.0 24.0 58.3
2017 98 4.1 23.5 30.6
2018 105 4.2 25.0 17.1
2019 110 4.4 25.0 26.4
2020 114 n/a n/a 24.6
2021 117 4.4 26.5 23.1
2022 120 4.6 26.0 20
2023 123 4.4 27.4 12.2

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 Petaluma Accelerated Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 48 2.0 24.0 58.3
2017 98 4.1 23.5 30.6
2018 105 4.2 25.0 17.1
2019 110 4.4 25.0 26.4
2020 114 n/a n/a 24.6
2021 117 4.4 26.5 23.1
2022 120 4.6 26.0 20
2023 123 4.4 27.4 12.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Petaluma Accelerated Charter

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,238

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Petaluma Accelerated Charter

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2nd of 2788 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Petaluma Accelerated Charter)98.2100
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Petaluma Joint Union High)64.458
 6.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Petaluma Accelerated Charter)10095.3
 4.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Petaluma Joint Union High)51.446.8
 4.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Petaluma Accelerated Charter)92.398.3
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Petaluma Joint Union High)56.351.3
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Petaluma Accelerated Charter)94.298.3
 4.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Petaluma Joint Union High)4337.2
 5.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Petaluma Accelerated Charter)80.893.3
 12.6%
   8th Grade Science (Petaluma Joint Union High)37.736.8
 0.9%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students110123
 11.8%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1021
 110%
Hispanic2612
 53.8%
Pacific Islander00
White6878
 14.7%
Two or More Races410
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.4%12.2%
 14.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Petaluma Accelerated Charter

Students at Petaluma Accelerated Charter are 63% White, 17% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 123 students attended Petaluma Accelerated Charter.

Yes! Petaluma Accelerated Charter is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 2798 California middle schools.


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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. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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