Lawrence E. Jones Middle

Summary:

Lawrence E. Jones Middle is a public middle school located in Rohnert Park, California, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 791. It is part of the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District, which is ranked 907 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lawrence E. Jones Middle has consistently ranked in the middle-to-lower range of California middle schools, ranking between 1,094 and 1,418 out of around 2,500 schools over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years, with a 2-star rating in 2015-2016 and 2014-2015. While female students have consistently outperformed male students in English Language Arts/Literacy, Hispanic and White students have struggled, ranking in the lower range of California middle schools in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. However, English Language Learner students and students with disabilities have shown strong performance, ranking in the upper range of California middle schools in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, Lawrence E. Jones Middle generally performs better than the lower-performing schools in the area, such as Technology Middle, Hilliard Comstock Middle, and Santa Rosa Middle, but lags behind the higher-performing schools like Petaluma Accelerated Charter, Hillcrest Middle, and Kenilworth Junior High. The school's leadership and the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District should closely examine the data and identify targeted strategies to address the areas of underperformance and improve the overall educational outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5154 Snyder Ln.
       Rohnert Park, CA  94928-2943


(707) 588-5600

District: Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1303rd of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,834 Help


Students who attend Lawrence E. Jones Middle usually attend:

High:    Rancho Cotate High

Feeder schools for Lawrence E. Jones Middle:

Elementary:    Evergreen Elementary
    Marguerite Hahn Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  21.7 Help
Number of students:  796

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.2%
Hispanic:
35.9%
Two or more races:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.3% Help


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Compare Details Lawrence E. Jones Middle ranks better than 53.1% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.22. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.2%), Hispanic (35.9%), two or more races (9%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lawrence E. Jones Middle is 21.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lawrence E. Jones Middle is $5,834.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lawrence E. Jones Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence E. Jones Middle 1303rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Lawrence E. Jones Middle in the ranking list.)

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Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified 907th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lawrence E. Jones Middle

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Rank History for all students at Lawrence E. Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.27 532nd 1769 69.9%
2005 68.75 467th 1777 73.7%
2006 62.01 598th 1804 66.9%
2007 61.21 654th 1999 67.3%
2008 66.42 552nd 2005 72.5%
2009 64.16 656th 2063 68.2%
2010 58.35 829th 2179 62.0%
2011 54.52 974th 2236 56.4%
2012 54.81 952nd 2259 57.9%
2013 54.08 1046th 2379 56.0%
2015 43.76 1243rd 2477 49.8%
2016 37.87 1418th 2497 43.2%
2017 46.61 1199th 2508 52.2%
2018 50.32 1094th 2480 55.9%
2019 47.55 1217th 2715 55.2%
2022 44.16 1333rd 2740 51.4%
2023 44.96 1313th 2802 53.1%
2024 45.22 1303rd 2777 53.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lawrence E. Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.39 403rd 462 12.8%
2019 17.71 465th 554 16.1%
2022 16.01 553rd 665 16.8%
2023 21.81 538th 678 20.6%
2024 20.31 567th 699 18.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lawrence E. Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.40 568th 1364 58.4%
2019 32.06 1015th 1442 29.6%
2022 35.11 970th 1540 37.0%
2023 36.71 899th 1529 41.2%
2024 50.41 435th 1477 70.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lawrence E. Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.72 1062nd 1538 30.9%
2024 35.64 906th 1550 41.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lawrence E. Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.33 1105th 2230 50.4%
2019 43.18 1239th 2369 47.7%
2022 25.27 1885th 2458 23.3%
2023 33.55 1620th 2549 36.4%
2024 37.55 1474th 2575 42.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Lawrence E. Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.69 937th 2262 58.6%
2019 47.34 1126th 2380 52.7%
2022 46.90 1147th 2509 54.3%
2023 46.60 1145th 2547 55.0%
2024 43.97 1225th 2546 51.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lawrence E. Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.19 250th 1369 81.7%
2019 68.62 287th 1491 80.8%
2022 43.19 680th 1531 55.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Lawrence E. Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.51 1140th 2273 49.8%
2019 45.36 1141st 2407 52.6%
2022 41.16 1302nd 2527 48.5%
2023 42.87 1266th 2558 50.5%
2024 45.10 1205th 2547 52.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lawrence E. Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.57 1053rd 2072 49.2%
2019 42.58 1172nd 2213 47.0%
2022 40.74 1269th 2359 46.2%
2023 41.52 1219th 2391 49.0%
2024 40.62 1284th 2383 46.1%
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Rank History for White students at Lawrence E. Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.34 961st 1496 35.8%
2019 31.38 1114th 1602 30.5%
2022 28.18 1132nd 1555 27.2%
2023 28.34 1110th 1552 28.5%
2024 27.35 1111th 1535 27.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, April 20, 2018

Open Quote Best Middle School for miles around! Great teachers. Great student activities and sports. ASB is the best. The whole school has fun together. Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Open Quote Lawrence Jones has a dedicated and amazing staff. We are very committed to providing a well rounded curriculum including enrichment. We have a very strong enrichment department. We teach technology in a state of the art Mac lab. Using a variety of tools we create podcasts, videos, posters, brochures to integrate with the curriculum and real life problems. We are committed to teaching the latest technologies and allow creative freedom. We provide several Art classes, Spanish, Drama and a wonderful Family and Consumer Science. We support those in danger of failing and have very strong teachers to work with this students. LJ also has a Expeditionary Learning program on campus. Check out our website:crpusd.schoolwires.net/Domain/14. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lawrence E. Jones Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 794 17 59 77 6 n/a n/a 0 953
1996 794 17 59 77 6 n/a n/a 0 953
1997 869 20 68 77 4 n/a n/a 0 1038
1998 794 24 71 75 6 n/a n/a 0 970
1999 770 28 72 67 14 n/a n/a 2 953
2000 748 24 82 71 11 n/a n/a 5 941
2001 722 20 73 77 7 n/a n/a 2 901
2002 699 23 87 76 7 n/a n/a 0 892
2003 699 23 87 76 7 n/a n/a 0 892
2004 661 20 89 101 17 n/a n/a 7 895
2005 612 24 82 113 17 n/a n/a 14 862
2006 552 25 77 122 12 n/a n/a 15 803
2007 492 22 74 125 7 n/a n/a 22 742
2008 463 17 79 124 9 n/a n/a 0 692
2009 454 15 71 144 12 5 40 0 741
2010 454 16 65 190 13 7 22 0 767
2011 496 31 62 362 12 8 22 0 993
2012 482 26 58 317 11 11 34 0 939
2013 458 27 53 337 12 7 29 0 923
2014 473 19 41 297 11 4 50 0 895
2015 430 11 42 219 2 2 48 0 754
2016 423 8 44 224 4 1 70 0 774
2017 420 9 34 228 11 1 63 0 766
2018 413 9 31 264 8 2 64 0 791
2019 368 6 27 239 7 2 121 0 770
2020 388 12 34 239 5 3 58 0 739
2021 379 9 37 250 7 3 73 0 758
2022 396 6 32 278 6 3 84 1 806
2023 370 9 29 282 5 3 93 0 791
2024 384 9 40 286 3 2 72 0 796

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lawrence E. Jones Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 953 41.6 22.9 13.2
1996 953 41.6 22.9 13.2
1997 1038 45.0 23.1 11.4
1998 970 43.8 22.1 11.2
1999 953 42.6 22.4 11.8
2000 941 40.6 23.2 12.1
2001 901 38.2 23.6 8.6
2002 892 37.4 23.9 9.1
2003 892 37.4 23.9 9.1
2004 895 35.8 25.0 8.9
2005 862 33.2 26.0 12
2006 803 34.8 23.1 12.4
2007 742 34.2 21.7 17.9
2008 692 37.4 18.5 17.3
2009 741 32.3 19.2 20.5
2010 767 33.0 23.2 28
2011 993 n/a n/a 43.7
2012 939 38.5 24.3 n/a
2013 923 42.6 21.6 47.2
2014 895 39.2 22.8 32.7
2015 754 33.0 22.8 32.6
2016 774 32.0 24.1 31.4
2017 766 36.0 21.2 28.9
2018 791 34.8 22.7 35
2019 770 36.5 21.0 34
2020 739 n/a n/a 30.2
2021 758 34.0 22.2 35.4
2022 806 36.4 22.1 25.6
2023 791 36.8 21.4 28.1
2024 796 36.6 21.7 28.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lawrence E. Jones Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 953 41.6 22.9 13.2
1996 953 41.6 22.9 13.2
1997 1038 45.0 23.1 11.4
1998 970 43.8 22.1 11.2
1999 953 42.6 22.4 11.8
2000 941 40.6 23.2 12.1
2001 901 38.2 23.6 8.6
2002 892 37.4 23.9 9.1
2003 892 37.4 23.9 9.1
2004 895 35.8 25.0 8.9
2005 862 33.2 26.0 12
2006 803 34.8 23.1 12.4
2007 742 34.2 21.7 17.9
2008 692 37.4 18.5 17.3
2009 741 32.3 19.2 20.5
2010 767 33.0 23.2 28
2011 993 n/a n/a 43.7
2012 939 38.5 24.3 n/a
2013 923 42.6 21.6 47.2
2014 895 39.2 22.8 32.7
2015 754 33.0 22.8 32.6
2016 774 32.0 24.1 31.4
2017 766 36.0 21.2 28.9
2018 791 34.8 22.7 35
2019 770 36.5 21.0 34
2020 739 n/a n/a 30.2
2021 758 34.0 22.2 35.4
2022 806 36.4 22.1 25.6
2023 791 36.8 21.4 28.1
2024 796 36.6 21.7 28.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lawrence E. Jones Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,834

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawrence E. Jones Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1217th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1313th of 2802 Middle schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lawrence E. Jones Middle)54.151.3
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified)43.143.4
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence E. Jones Middle)37.529.7
 7.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified)28.422.3
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lawrence E. Jones Middle)55.447.3
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified)46.242.5
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence E. Jones Middle)32.327.7
 4.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified)26.423
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lawrence E. Jones Middle)40.931.3
 9.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified)36.726.8
 9.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence E. Jones Middle)2315.9
 7.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified)20.214.6
 5.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Lawrence E. Jones Middle)25.826
 0.2%
   8th Grade Science (Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified)20.820
 0.8%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students770791
 2.7%
African American69
 50%
American Indian75
 28.6%
Asian2729
 7.4%
Hispanic239282
 18%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White368370
 0.5%
Two or More Races12193
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34%28.1%
 6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 796 students attended Lawrence E. Jones Middle.

Students at Lawrence E. Jones Middle are 48% White, 36% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Lawrence E. Jones Middle usually go on to attend Rancho Cotate High

Lawrence E. Jones Middle ranks 1303rd of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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