Sonoma Charter

Summary:

Sonoma Charter is a public charter elementary school serving 211 students in grades K-8 in Sonoma, California. The school is part of the Sonoma Charter District, which is ranked 448 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Sonoma Charter consistently performs well, ranking in the top half of California elementary schools over the past few years with a current ranking of 2,170 out of 5,862 schools and a 3-star rating. The school outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across most grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 55.81% of Sonoma Charter students were proficient or better in ELA End-of-Course, compared to the state average of 47.04%. In Mathematics, 42.19% of Sonoma Charter students were proficient or better in End-of-Course, compared to 35.54% statewide. However, the school struggles with Hispanic and low socioeconomic status (SES) student groups, ranking 3,167 and 2,054 respectively out of over 5,000 schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Sonoma Charter's performance is generally stronger than the traditional public schools in the Sonoma Valley Unified District, such as Prestwood Elementary, Sassarini Elementary, and El Verano Elementary. However, the school faces challenges with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.9% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 17202 Sonoma Hwy.
       Sonoma, CA  95476-3667


(707) 935-4232

District: Sonoma Charter District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2170th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  25.0 Help
Number of students:  226

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.3%
Hispanic:
44.2%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.3% Help


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Compare Details Sonoma Charter ranks better than 63% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.41. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sonoma Charter ranks better than 72.8% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.31. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sonoma Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Sonoma Charter 2170th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Sonoma Charter in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sonoma Charter 756th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Sonoma Charter in the ranking list.)

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Sonoma Charter District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sonoma Charter District 448th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sonoma Charter

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sonoma Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.42 2358th 5789 59.3%
2022 58.41 2107th 5883 64.2%
2023 53.25 2377th 5874 59.5%
2024 57.41 2170th 5862 63.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sonoma Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.80 3753rd 5374 30.2%
2024 55.09 2054th 5511 62.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sonoma Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.02 2606th 5492 52.5%
2023 49.00 2461st 5617 56.2%
2024 50.10 2405th 5605 57.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sonoma Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.89 1776th 5510 67.8%
2022 64.45 1751st 5663 69.1%
2023 51.10 2389th 5650 57.7%
2024 55.81 2174th 5636 61.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Sonoma Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.80 3330th 4963 32.9%
2023 30.20 3686th 5098 27.7%
2024 37.30 3167th 5102 37.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sonoma Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.24 1785th 2834 37.0%
2022 46.55 1567th 2726 42.5%
2024 56.71 1220th 2647 53.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sonoma Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.88 1621st 2715 40.3%
2022 53.09 1080th 2740 60.6%
2023 52.70 1089th 2802 61.1%
2024 66.31 756th 2777 72.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sonoma Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.04 569th 2575 77.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sonoma Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 52.34 1017th 2509 59.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sonoma Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.83 1341st 2407 44.3%
2022 59.20 824th 2527 67.4%
2023 29.65 1677th 2558 34.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Sonoma Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.85 1133rd 2359 52.0%
2023 17.82 2103rd 2391 12.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sonoma Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.19 1318th 1602 17.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Sonoma Charter

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 102 0 5 87 0 0 11 0 205
2020 93 0 5 89 0 0 12 0 199
2021 93 4 6 97 0 0 3 0 203
2022 87 5 2 101 1 1 6 0 203
2023 92 2 2 107 1 1 6 0 211
2024 107 2 1 100 1 1 14 0 226

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 Sonoma Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 205 9.0 22.7 49.3
2020 199 n/a n/a 53.3
2021 203 9.0 22.5 43.3
2022 203 9.5 21.3 35
2023 211 10.0 21.0 34.6
2024 226 9.0 25.0 47.3

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 Sonoma Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 205 9.0 22.7 49.3
2020 199 n/a n/a 53.3
2021 203 9.0 22.5 43.3
2022 203 9.5 21.3 35
2023 211 10.0 21.0 34.6
2024 226 9.0 25.0 47.3

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Sonoma Charter

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YearCompletely ImmunizedMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
202088.0%0.0%0.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%88.0%
202292.6%0.0%0.0%92.6%92.6%92.6%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sonoma Charter

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 2358th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2377th of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.3%
Ranks 1621st of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1089th of 2802 Middle schools
 20.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sonoma Charter)69.655.6
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sonoma Charter)69.663
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sonoma Charter)42.334.8
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sonoma Charter)34.626.1
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sonoma Charter)60.950
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sonoma Charter)34.825
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Sonoma Charter)34.825
 9.8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sonoma Charter)34.661.5
 26.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sonoma Charter)38.530.8
 7.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sonoma Charter)3655.6
 19.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sonoma Charter)2861.1
 33.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sonoma Charter)5542.9
 12.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sonoma Charter)2019.1
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Sonoma Charter)15.84.8
 11%
   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 Students205211
 2.9%
African American02
American Indian01
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic87107
 23%
Pacific Islander01
White10292
 9.8%
Two or More Races116
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.3%34.6%
 14.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 226 students attended Sonoma Charter.

Students at Sonoma Charter are 47% White, 44% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Sonoma Charter ranks 2170th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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