Schools in 93101 — Santa Barbara, California
93101 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.0 — 7.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 12.9 to 46.8, a 33.8-point spread.
How 93101 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Harding University Partnership with a Scope Score of 47 and 27.0% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 15.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93101. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93101 averages 34.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 93101 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93101
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All schools in 93101
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harding University Partnership Santa Barbara Unified Culture First | 27.0% | Developing 47/100 |
| 2 | Roosevelt Elementary Santa Barbara Unified Building Momentum | 29.6% | Developing 45/100 |
| 3 | Santa Barbara Community Academy Santa Barbara Unified Building Momentum | 9.3% | Developing 39/100 |
| 4 | La Cumbre Junior High Santa Barbara Unified Building Momentum | 13.1% | Developing 36/100 |
| 5 | Alta Vista Alternative High Santa Barbara Unified Building Momentum | 13.2% | Developing 35/100 |
| 6 | La Cuesta Continuation High Santa Barbara Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 13/100 |
Schools in 93101 on the map
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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 93101
- 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
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