Schools in 93117 — Goleta, California
93117 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 54.3 — 10.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 42.2 to 69.2, a 27.1-point spread.
How 93117 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Dos Pueblos Senior High with a Scope Score of 69 and 33.8% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 28.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 93117 averages 13.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 93117 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93117
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 93117 are classified as Growth Engine or 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 93117
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dos Pueblos Senior High Santa Barbara Unified Strong All-Around | 33.8% | Solid 69/100 |
| 2 | Isla Vista Elementary Goleta Union Elementary Building Momentum | 37.1% | Solid 65/100 |
| 3 | Kellogg Elementary Goleta Union Elementary Building Momentum | 38.0% | Solid 62/100 |
| 4 | Vista de Las Cruces Vista del Mar Union Solid Base | 27.3% | Solid 55/100 |
| 5 | Brandon Elementary Goleta Union Elementary Growth Engine | 24.6% | Solid 54/100 |
| 6 | Goleta Valley Junior High Santa Barbara Unified Building Momentum | 27.2% | Solid 52/100 |
| 7 | Santa Barbara Charter Santa Barbara Unified Building Momentum | 23.6% | Developing 47/100 |
| 8 | Ellwood Elementary Goleta Union Elementary Culture First | 28.0% | Developing 43/100 |
| 9 | La Patera Elementary Goleta Union Elementary On the Rise | 18.9% | Developing 42/100 |
Schools in 93117 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 93117
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
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- Parent and community engagement levels
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- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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