Serving 796 students in grades 6-8, Lawrence E. Jones Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawrence E. Jones Middle School's student population of 796 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
796 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Learning for lifetime -Committed to the Future
School Rankings
Lawrence E. Jones Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence E. Jones Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4616 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence E. Jones Middle School's ranking?
Lawrence E. Jones Middle School is ranked #4616 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lawrence E. Jones Middle School often compared to?
Lawrence E. Jones Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Technology Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lawrence E. Jones Middle School?
796 students attend Lawrence E. Jones Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lawrence E. Jones Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence E. Jones Middle School?
Lawrence E. Jones Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lawrence E. Jones Middle School offer ?
Lawrence E. Jones Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lawrence E. Jones Middle School part of?
Lawrence E. Jones Middle School is part of Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District.
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