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Elementary Schools in Goleta, California

Above Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 54.1/100

Goleta, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 54.1/100 — 10.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Dos Pueblos Senior High at 69/100, where 33.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Goleta schools average 28.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.0% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
54.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.1
42.2 – 69.2
Avg Exceeded %
28.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
13.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How Goleta schools compare

Goleta's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.1 — 10.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 42.2 to 69.2, a 27.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Dos Pueblos Senior High with a Scope Score of 69 and 33.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Goleta schools average 28.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Goleta averages 13.0%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Goleta

3 Strong All-Around3 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Goleta ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Dos Pueblos Senior High
Santa Barbara Unified Strong All-Around
33.8%Solid
69/100
2Isla Vista Elementary
Goleta Union Elementary Strong All-Around
37.1%Solid
65/100
3Kellogg Elementary
Goleta Union Elementary Strong All-Around
38.0%Solid
62/100
4Brandon Elementary
Goleta Union Elementary Culture First
24.6%Solid
54/100
5Goleta Valley Junior High
Santa Barbara Unified Building Momentum
27.2%Solid
52/100
6Santa Barbara Charter
Santa Barbara Unified Building Momentum
23.6%Developing
47/100
7Ellwood Elementary
Goleta Union Elementary Culture First
28.0%Developing
43/100
8La Patera Elementary
Goleta Union Elementary Culture First
18.9%Developing
42/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Goleta

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Coastline Christian Academy
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 142 students
14:1Private
Montessori Center School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-6 · 119 students
5:1Private
South Coast Montessori
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 3 students
3:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Goleta

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Goleta good?
Goleta's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.1/100, which is 10.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 28.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Goleta?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Goleta is Dos Pueblos Senior High with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 33.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Goleta schools compare to the state average?
Goleta elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 28.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 42.2 to 69.2, a 27.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Goleta?
Goleta has 8 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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