Jonata Middle
Buellton, CA · Buellton Union Elementary · Grades 6-8
341st of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 74%▼ Declining
Jonata Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jonata Middle 341st of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 74% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2015 to 74th in 2025 — declining.
Jonata Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 159 students tested
Jonata Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 174 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.4% | 55.7% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| White | 45.9% | 35.1% | ▼ 10.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.2% | 7.5% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Jonata Middle
Typical home value $931K in zip 93427 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Jonata Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Lompoc Valley MiddleLompoc Unified · 15.2 mi away1,112th of 1,294
ELA 23% · Math 18% - 5Vandenberg MiddleLompoc Unified · 19.4 mi away742nd of 1,294
ELA 41% · Math 25% - 6Orcutt Junior HighOrcutt Union Elementary · 21.7 mi away554th of 1,294
ELA 43% · Math 38% - 6Lakeview Junior HighOrcutt Union Elementary · 23.1 mi away560th of 1,294
ELA 48% · Math 32% - 8Goleta Valley Junior HighSanta Barbara Unified · 23.8 mi away345th of 1,294
ELA 55% · Math 49% - 2Arellanes Junior HighSanta Maria-Bonita · 25 mi away1,091st of 1,294
ELA 29% · Math 14% - 1Fesler (Isaac) Junior HighSanta Maria-Bonita · 26.4 mi away1,216th of 1,294
ELA 20% · Math 11% - 1El Camino Junior HighSanta Maria-Bonita · 27.1 mi away1,187th of 1,294
ELA 23% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jonata Middle in?
Jonata Middle is part of the Buellton Union Elementary district in Buellton, California.
Is Jonata Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jonata Middle 341st of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 74% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jonata Middle?
Hispanic 56%, White 35%, Two or more races 8% (174 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jonata Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93427 is $931K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.