Schools in 93110 — Santa Barbara, California
93110 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 61.0 — 17.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 51.2 to 68.7, a 17.5-point spread.
How 93110 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Monte Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 69 and 48.5% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 34.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 93110 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.9 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 93110 averages 12.8%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 93110 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93110
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 93110 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 93110
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monte Vista Elementary Hope Elementary Growth Engine | 48.5% | Solid 69/100 |
| 2 | La Colina Junior High Santa Barbara Unified Strong All-Around | 34.6% | Solid 64/100 |
| 3 | San Marcos Senior High Santa Barbara Unified Building Momentum | 23.6% | Solid 60/100 |
| 4 | Vieja Valley Elementary Hope Elementary Growth Engine | 35.0% | Solid 60/100 |
| 5 | Hope Elementary Hope Elementary Culture First | 30.8% | Solid 51/100 |
Schools in 93110 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 93110
- 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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