Jonata Middle

Buellton Union Elementary
301 Second St.
Buellton, CA 93427
168 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Jonata Middle School, located in the heart of Buellton, California, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Buellton Union School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and personal growth, the school emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop both their intellect and their character. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond, Jonata Middle aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are engaged, responsible, and prepared for the future.

Beyond academics, the school fosters a vibrant campus culture that promotes inclusivity and community involvement. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and elective courses, students are provided with diverse opportunities to explore their interests and build meaningful connections with their peers and teachers. Jonata Middle’s dedication to student success is bolstered by its proximity to the local community, ensuring that families remain active partners in the educational journey of their students.
168
Total Students
8.4
Full-Time Teachers
20.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    90 (53.6%)
  • White
    64 (38.1%)
  • Two or More
    12 (7.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Buellton Union Elementary
Phone: (805)688-4222
Website: http://www.jonatams.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 68
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 56
Grade 7 53
Grade 8 59
Gender Ratio