Kunst (Tommie) Junior High
912 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Tommie Kunst Junior High School, located in Santa Maria, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 7 through 8 as part of the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with personal development. By fostering a supportive and structured learning environment, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school and beyond, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, responsibility, and civic engagement.
The school’s culture is defined by its dedication to student success through a variety of extracurricular programs, athletics, and academic support services designed to meet individual learning needs. As part of the Santa Maria-Bonita School District, Tommie Kunst Junior High focuses on community collaboration, ensuring that families and educators work together to create a safe and inclusive campus. Through its emphasis on both traditional academics and character building, the school strives to empower students to achieve their potential and become active contributors to their local community.
The school’s culture is defined by its dedication to student success through a variety of extracurricular programs, athletics, and academic support services designed to meet individual learning needs. As part of the Santa Maria-Bonita School District, Tommie Kunst Junior High focuses on community collaboration, ensuring that families and educators work together to create a safe and inclusive campus. Through its emphasis on both traditional academics and character building, the school strives to empower students to achieve their potential and become active contributors to their local community.
912
Total Students
50.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic | 852 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Two or More | 8 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Hispanic852 (93.5%)
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Asian24 (2.6%)
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White23 (2.5%)
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Two or More8 (0.9%)
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Black2 (0.2%)
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American Indian2 (0.2%)
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: | Santa Maria-Bonita |
| Phone: | (805)361-5800 |
| Website: | http://www.smbsd.org |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 912 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 50.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 696 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 102 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
447
Grade 8
465
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 447 |
| Grade 8 | 465 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 444 | 48.7% |
| Male | 467 | 51.2% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.1% |
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