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Kunst (Tommie) Junior High

Santa Maria-Bonita · Santa Barbara County · 930 Hidden Pines Way, Santa Maria, CA 93458-1419

(805) 361-5800 · www.smbsd.org

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3/10
#965
Rank 965 out of 1,315
Top 73%
English Language Arts3/10 · #1007 · 23rd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #887 · 33rd percentile
Science3/10 · #981 · 26th percentile

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School Overview

Santa Maria is a working-class Central Coast city with deep agricultural roots, and Kunst Junior High reflects the tight-knit, community-focused character of the neighborhoods it serves. Families in the Santa Maria-Bonita district tend to be hardworking and deeply invested in their kids' futures, and Kunst offers a familiar, supportive environment for students navigating those pivotal seventh and eighth grade years. For families already rooted in this part of Santa Barbara County, it's a school where kids are known by name and the community around them feels close.

Student Demographics

855 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
803 (94%)
White
20 (2%)
Filipino
18 (2%)
Other
16 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners423 (49%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged780 (91%)
Students with Disabilities112 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

912
Enrollment
50.3
Teachers (FTE)
18.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1106 · 20th percentile

38 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found