Jonata Middle
Buellton, CA · Buellton Union Elementary
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Town, distant
341st of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 74%▼ Declining
301 Second St., Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 688-4222Official website ↗NCES ID 060633000551Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 159 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 174 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.8% | 55.7% | ▲ 10.9 pts | |
| White | 46.7% | 35.1% | ▼ 11.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.2% | 7.5% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $931K in zip 93427 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Jonata Middle
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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.