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Schools in 93111 — Santa Barbara, California

93111 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 59.7 — 16.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 37.1 to 72.4, a 35.3-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
59.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
35.3
37.1 – 72.4
Avg Exceeded %
38.7%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
11.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 93111 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Mountain View Elementary with a Scope Score of 72 and 54.2% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 38.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 7.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93111. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 93111 averages 11.5%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 93111 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93111
93111Santa Barbara4Solid
59.7/100
—
93110Santa Barbara5Solid
61.0/100
+1.2
93109Santa Barbara3Developing
40.3/100
-19.4
93117Goleta9Solid
54.3/100
-5.4
93103Santa Barbara4Developing
37.9/100
-21.8
93101Santa Barbara6Developing
36.0/100
-23.7

School archetypes in 93111

1 High Ceiling1 Growth Engine1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 93111 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 93111

#SchoolExceededScore
1Mountain View Elementary
Goleta Union Elementary High Ceiling
54.2%Strong
72/100
2Foothill Elementary
Goleta Union Elementary Building Momentum
48.5%Strong
72/100
3Hollister Elementary
Goleta Union Elementary Growth Engine
34.4%Solid
58/100
4El Camino Elementary
Goleta Union Elementary Culture First
17.6%Developing
37/100

Schools in 93111 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 93111

  • 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 Santa Barbara good?
Santa Barbara's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.7/100, which is 16.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 38.7% 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 Santa Barbara?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Santa Barbara is Mountain View Elementary with a Scope Score of 72/100 and 54.2% 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 Santa Barbara schools compare to the state average?
Santa Barbara elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (16.0 points above). The exceeded rate averages 38.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 37.1 to 72.4, a 35.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara has 4 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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