Schools in 93109 — Santa Barbara, California
93109 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.3 — 3.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.4 to 56.3, a 32.9-point spread.
How 93109 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Washington Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 37.8% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 93109 averages 15.4%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 93109 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93109
Hidden gems: 1 school in 93109 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 93109
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Elementary Santa Barbara Unified Culture First | 37.8% | Solid 56/100 |
| 2 | Monroe Elementary Santa Barbara Unified On the Rise | 14.9% | Developing 41/100 |
| 3 | McKinley Elementary Santa Barbara Unified Building Momentum | 3.0% | Needs Support 23/100 |
Schools in 93109 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 93109
- 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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