McDowell Elementary
Petaluma, CA · Middle School
Performance Overview
About This School
McDowell Elementary is a middle school located in Petaluma, California. The school serves 245 students.
With a DataScore of 43/100 (D), McDowell Elementary performs below the state average for California. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
McDowell Elementary has a DataScore of 43/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
McDowell Elementary has 245 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1.
McDowell Elementary has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +2.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
McDowell Elementary is part of the Petaluma City Elementary in Petaluma, California. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.