Serving 779 students in grades 7-8, Kenilworth Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 779 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenilworth Junior High School's student population of 779 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
779 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kenilworth Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenilworth Junior High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2939 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
43%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
46%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenilworth Junior High School's ranking?
Kenilworth Junior High School is ranked #2939 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kenilworth Junior High School often compared to?
Kenilworth Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Petaluma Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kenilworth Junior High School?
779 students attend Kenilworth Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Kenilworth Junior High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenilworth Junior High School?
Kenilworth Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kenilworth Junior High School offer ?
Kenilworth Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Kenilworth Junior High School part of?
Kenilworth Junior High School is part of Petaluma Joint Union High School District.
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