Petaluma Accelerated Charter vs Petaluma Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Petaluma · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
115 students
Petaluma Junior High
Petaluma · Public middle · Grades 7–8
454 students
| Measure | Petaluma Accelerated Charter Petaluma, California | Petaluma Junior High Petaluma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 1,334 | #404 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #698 of 15,369 | #7435 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 115 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 115 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 28.8 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 40% |
| city | Petaluma | Petaluma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petaluma Accelerated Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 51.0).
- •Petaluma Accelerated Charter does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 40%).
- •Petaluma Accelerated Charter does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 56%).
- •Petaluma Accelerated Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 44.7%).
- •Petaluma Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 28.8).
- •Petaluma Junior High is the larger school with 454 students compared with 115.
- •Petaluma Accelerated Charter is a charter school while Petaluma Junior High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Petaluma Accelerated Charter better than Petaluma Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Petaluma Accelerated Charter ranks higher (85.5 vs 51.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Petaluma Accelerated Charter and Petaluma Junior High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Petaluma and Petaluma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Petaluma Accelerated Charter: 115. Petaluma Junior High: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Petaluma Accelerated Charter and Petaluma Junior High rank in California?
Petaluma Accelerated Charter is 17th of 1,334 and Petaluma Junior High is 404th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).