Petaluma Junior High School
Grades: 7-8
Students: 454
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 22:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 331:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
700 Bantam Way
Petaluma, CA 94952
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4724
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
6/10
2/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness2/10
Read what parents are saying about Petaluma Junior High School
I don't recommend this school to anyone. I had okay-ish grades, but the teachers were rude, and the students were bullies. I have been pushed, shoved, verbally abused, and jumped before at the school. I even told a staff member that I was being followed by a group of kids trying to jump me and they
Posted by a student on 6/15/2023I would rate this a five star but don't really have much to compare it to. I feel that the school has hired a number of young teachers recently which may have improved some comments from previous years. I do agree with the PE dept. The grading is super strict. It should be based on effort, attitude,
Posted by a parent on 5/15/2014Where to begin? I am not a happy parent after sending my child to this school, although I didn't feel I had many options. There are some fantastic and committed teachers who communicate clearly and are available. Others don't and aren't. The principal is great but retiring. But the school has proble
Posted by a parent on 5/31/2013In reply to the below comments: Most bad grades in PE stem directly from absences that are not made up, or by not dressing for PE. Unlike when most of us adults were kids, there is a good % of grade based on academic work- yes, keeping notes, taking tests, etc. Good attitude and good sportsmanship a
Posted by a teacher on 3/20/2013It is so sad my son and daughter have had at least one bad teacher every year. I have to stand up for their rights as kids. The 8th grade PE DEPT. is the worst. If the teachers don't like your student, or they are not natural athletes, it seems they will get a bad grade no matter how hard
Posted by a parent on 10/5/2011Nearby Schools
Browse other schools near Petaluma Junior High SchoolPetaluma schools - Petaluma Junior High School is located at 700 Bantam Way, Petaluma CA 94952. Petaluma Junior High School is in the Petaluma Joint Union High School District. Petaluma Junior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7-8.
