Solid Base
72.7% Met or Exceeded · unweighted grade–subject rate average
Do those results extend across subjects and student groups?
Public elementary school
Summerland Elementary
A foundation in the reported results. Look across subjects and student groups.
64% of tested students are Proficient or Advanced in English and 82% in math. Explore the evidence alongside the opportunities your child would use.
Patterns to investigate · 2025
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Data sources · Methodology · State tests: 2025
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Math
82%Grades 3 & 5 · Proficient or Advanced
English
64%Grades 3 & 5 · Proficient or Advanced
Students
51Total enrollment
Chronic absence
16%Students absent 10% or more of school days
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What do the results tell us?
2025 results · Grades 3 & 5 · weighted by students tested within each subject.
Proficient or Advanced combines Levels 3 and 4, formerly Standard Met and Standard Exceeded. California changed the names for 2025–26; the cut scores did not. About the labels →
Share at Proficient or Advanced
● Math┄ English
Gaps in the lines mark years without annual results.
Exact annual results
| Year | Math | English |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2025 | 82% | 64% |
Each year describes that year’s tested students. Changes between years do not follow the same children over time. Cohort-growth evidence, when available, is labeled separately below.
How achievement is distributed
AdvancedStandard Exceeded
36%ProficientStandard Met
45%DevelopingStandard Nearly Met
18%MinimalStandard Not Met
0%AdvancedStandard Exceeded
55%ProficientStandard Met
9%DevelopingStandard Nearly Met
27%MinimalStandard Not Met
9%Achievement-level percentages are not percentiles. “Developing” here is a test achievement level, separate from the SchoolScope performance band with the same name.
Annual results and the full academic record
Where students land · CAASPP 2024–25
Two-thirds of students here meet the standard. Two in five clear it by a lot.
ELA73% met or exceeded
Exceeded 50%Met 23%Nearly Met 23%Not Met 5%
Math82% met or exceeded
Exceeded 36%Met 45%Nearly Met 18%Not Met 0%
Exceeded Met Nearly Met Not Met
California elementary schools · average21% exceeded · 43% met or exceeded
This school against the California average
2025–2025 trend · CDE CAASPP
| Scope | % Exceeded | % Met+ | Growth | Absence | Suspension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This school | 62 | 45% | 73% | — | 16.4% | 0.9% |
| CA average · Elementary School | 39 | 21% | 43% | — | 17.9% | 1.6% |
This schoolCA avg
Scope6239
% Exceeded45%21%
% Met+73%43%
Growth——
Absence16.4%17.9%
Suspension0.9%1.6%
California’s growth results and student groups
State growth model · CDE growth model 2024–25
California's own growth model places it near the 95th percentile of elementary schools.
Context — never part of the Scope Score
California runs its own growth model — it follows individual children in grades 4 through 8 and compares each one against a prediction from their own prior scores. On that measure this school sits well above the middle of California elementary schools in reading and math together. We show it; we don't score it.
— pts vs expected is scale-score points above or below what California's model predicted for these same children from their own prior-year scores. It is not a percentage and not a percent of anything. A typical California elementary school lands at +2 in reading, and the middle half of them fall between −5 and +9 — the spread is wide, so read the rank, not the sign. CDE blends two consecutive years into each published figure, so adjacent years share input data and no year-over-year trend can honestly be drawn from them. It covers grades 4-8 only, and it is not part of the Scope Score — we assessed it and left it out: it tracks school demographics roughly three times as strongly as our own growth measure does, and one published year is not enough to test how stable it is.
California's growth model, ranked against the schools it scores
State model · readingmatched students, grades 4-8California growth model, reading: +23 scale-score points versus the state's expectation, 97th percentile of 7,519 reported schools.97th pctile · +23 pts
State model · mathmatched students, grades 4-8California growth model, math: +20 scale-score points versus the state's expectation, 92nd percentile of 7,518 reported schools.92nd pctile · +20 pts
this school| the tick is the middle of the California field
Students & opportunity
Who shares in the school’s results?
The daily experience
What is it like to be a student here?
Students per teacher
Student–teacher ratio is a schoolwide staffing measure, not an average class size.
Teacher experience
Average teacher experience in the published staffing record. It does not measure individual teacher effectiveness.
Chronically absent
The share of students absent for at least 10% of their enrolled school days. Attendance reflects both school and out-of-school circumstances.
The people teaching · CDE staffing 2024–25
About 17 students for every teacher here.
Context — never part of the Scope Score
Students per teacher17 · district 19
Teaching staff3 teachers
Avg. experience15.3 years
Fully credentialed67%
PrincipalDiana Rigby
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Teacher salary schedule$50,367 – $103,452
Principal salary$139,203 – $152,790
Superintendent salary$211,646
Pay is set by the district, not the school.
Attendance & discipline · 2024–25
Kids here show up more, and get suspended less, than the state average.
Chronic absenteeismChronic absenteeism: this school 16.4%, district 18.8%, state 17.9%16.4% · −1.4pp vs state
Suspension rateSuspension rate: this school 0.9%, district —, state 1.6%0.9% · −0.7pp vs state
This schoolDistrictCalifornia
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Chronic absenteeism by grade band
Grades 4–610.0%
TK/K8.3%
Resources & neighborhood
What sits behind the school experience?
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What gets spent · FY 2024–25
It spends $20,041 per student, more than the California average.
Context — never part of the Scope Score
The district's current expense of education per student, from CDE's annual SACS filing — the freshest district spending figure the state publishes.
Per-pupil spendingPer-pupil spending: $20,041, CA average $14,491$20,041 · spent at this school
District current expense · FY 2024–25$22,506 per student
This schoolDistrictCalifornia
Where the district's dollars go · FY 2024–25 · CDE SACS
Instruction 51%Instruction support 10%Student services 13%Administration 11%Buildings & maintenance 10%Other 5%
District-level, from the district's own SACS general-ledger filing — school-by-school breakdowns aren't published by the state.
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district detail, 2016–2020 — the newest published
2020$16,461 per pupil
2019$15,177 per pupil
2018$14,972 per pupil
2017$14,403 per pupil
2016$12,572 per pupil
Source: NCES F-33 · Full district breakdown →
The neighborhood · ACS 2024
One in four of students here qualify for free or reduced lunch, versus three in five statewide.
Context — never part of the Scope Score
Worth knowing
At 51 students, this school is much smaller than the typical California elementary school (≈480).
On the state's science test (CAST), 55% met or exceeded the standard — science is tested in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school, and it never enters the Scope Score.
Hispanic or Latino21.6% · district 72.1% · CA 56.1%
White74.5% · district 24.4% · CA 19.9%
Other3.9% · district 2.1% · CA 9.0%
GenderFemale 35.3% · Male 64.7%
Free or reduced lunch25.5% · CA 64%
Median income$71K · CA $85K
Median home value$1.72M · CA $659K
Bachelor's degree+58% · CA 35%
ZIP population1,101
Median age51 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Culture & philosophy
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2025 · elementary schools · combined reading and math measures. Percentiles compare schools within their enrollment group.
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| School | Type | Performance band | Advanced | Proficient or Advanced | Distance | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerland Elementary | Public | Strong | 45% | 73% | School being viewed | |
| Montecito Union | Public | Strong | 69% | 91% | 2.2 mi |
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Moving & enrollment
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School location and nearby schools do not establish attendance eligibility. Confirm boundaries and permit requirements with Carpinteria Unified.
District information →Schools across the K–12 journey
Elementary · K–5
Middle · 6–8
High school · 9–12
The road from this school ends at Carpinteria Senior High, which sent 11 graduates to UC campuses last fall and teaches 11 AP subjects. Those numbers describe past cohorts — a child starting here today would reach Carpinteria Senior High around 2035, and 10 years is a long time for a school to hold still, and by the state's 2023 count 82% of Carpinteria Senior High's graduates enrolled in college somewhere, UC or not.
11 UC enrollees (fall 2025) · 11 AP subjects taught → full record on Carpinteria Senior High's page
Source: UC & College Board
Source: sabs_2016. Schools are grouped by grade stage. Nearby schools are not confirmed feeder links or address assignments. Verify the current path and eligibility with the district.
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Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
- Ask which schools families here actually choose next — the zoned path is only the default.
- Ask whether the tour can step into a working classroom — watch how the teacher handles a student who's stuck.
- Ask to tour while school's in session, and notice how hallways and transitions feel — culture shows up between classes, not just in them.
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- Ask what a typical day looks like for a new student in the first few weeks.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is Summerland Elementary a good elementary school?
Summerland Elementary has a Scope Score of 62 out of 100, placing it in the 89th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #650 statewide. 45.5% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 24.1 percentage points above the California average of 21.4%. The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (42%), met or exceeded (proficient) (23%), grade 3-to-5 growth (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Summerland Elementary's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 72.7% of students at Summerland Elementary met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 45.5% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 27.3% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 45.5% went beyond it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it shows how many students go beyond the standard rather than only meeting it. 22 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Summerland Elementary rank in California?
Summerland Elementary ranks #650 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 89th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Summerland Elementary?
16.4% of students at Summerland Elementary are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 0.9%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Summerland Elementary compare to other schools in Summerland?
Summerland Elementary scores 62/100 (89th percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 51 students. Use the schools in Summerland page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
What middle school does Summerland Elementary feed into?
By attendance boundary, Summerland Elementary is zoned to Carpinteria Middle. Carpinteria Middle has a Scope Score of 29 out of 100. Boundaries come from the U.S. Department of Education's School Attendance Boundary Survey, a 2015-16 collection and the most recent national one — they are approximate and may since have changed. A boundary is also not a placement guarantee: magnet, charter, open-enrollment and inter-district transfer options mean students from one school often continue to several different ones. Confirm your address with the district before making an enrollment or housing decision. Data source: NCES School Attendance Boundary Survey, analyzed by SchoolScope.
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How the Scope Score is calculated
On a narrow screen, scroll the table sideways to see the state comparison and weights.
What the score weighs · CAASPP 2024–25
The 4 things our score weighs
| What we weigh | Here | State | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exceeded standard | 45.5% | 21.4% | 42% |
| Met or exceeded | 72.7% | 42.7% | 23% |
| Chronic absenteeism | 16.4% | 17.9% | 5% |
| Suspension rate | 0.9% | 1.6% | 5% |
Source CAASPP 2025 · California Department of Education. Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How the score is built
A closer look at the evidence
Summerland Elementary: reading the evidence
Summerland has an average Met + Exceeded rate of 73% and an Exceeded rate of 45.5% across the reported grades and subjects. Ask how students are supported and challenged at different starting points.
Subject proficiency describes tested students, while graduation describes a graduating cohort. These figures are not successive stages followed by the same students.
Do those results extend across subjects and student groups?
Explore the underlying data →Every number: score factors, grades, student groups and downloads
Every number · For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and nearest schools.
Summerland Elementary is ranked #650 statewide · #1 of 4 in Carpinteria Unified.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
| Factor | School | State | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exceeded standard | 45.5% | 21.4% | 42% |
| Met or exceeded | 72.7% | 42.7% | 23% |
| Chronic absenteeism | 16.4% | 17.9% | 5% |
| Suspension rate | 0.9% | 1.6% | 5% |
- Exceeded standard
- ↑ vs CA 21.4% · index 69 · 50 = CA elementary-school midpoint
- Met or exceeded
- ↑ vs CA 42.7% · index 69 · 50 = CA elementary-school midpoint
- Chronic absenteeism
- ↑ vs CA 17.9% · index 52 · 50 = CA elementary-school midpoint
- Suspension rate
- ↑ vs CA 1.6% · index 56 · 50 = CA elementary-school midpoint
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
ShowHide table 02 — By grade & subgroup
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 4 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 5 | 11 | 55% | 9% | 27% | 9% | 64% | +16 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 4 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 5 | 11 | 36% | 45% | 18% | 0% | 82% | +47 |
We show the grade rows CDE publishes for this school. A missing grade or dash can mean the school does not serve that grade, that we hold no valid result for it, or that the tested group was too small to report. It does not mean zero.
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolwide | 11 | 9% | 45% | 45% | 0% |
CAST is tested in grades 5 and 8, then once in grade 10, 11, or 12. This row is the school's all-student aggregate. Not part of the Scope Score.
03Nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score · Grade gap = grade 3 vs grade 5, this year, different students; Cohort growth = one school's returning cohort tracked across grades (mostly, not exactly, the same kids), in scale-score points — that's the measurement the Scope Score weights
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Grade gap | Cohort growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerland Elementary ← | — | 62 | 45.5% | 72.7% | — | — | 0.9% |
| Montecito Union | 2.2 mi | 89 | 69.1% | 91.4% | +3.1pp | — | 1.2% |
| California average | — | 39 | 21.4% | 42.7% | −2.9pp | — | 1.6% |
What we can't show
- — Growth data isn't available — the state needs matched grades across years to compute it.
- — No subgroup comparison could be shown for this school this year — either its group sizes fall under CDE's 15-student reporting floor, or district/state comparison data wasn't available for its groups.
04Climate by student groupchronic absenteeism · 2019 vs 2025 — the two years CDE publishes at subgroup level
ShowHide table 04 — Climate by student group
| Group | 2019 | 2025 | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 3.6% | 13.6% | +10.0pp |
| Male | 7.1% | 14.7% | +7.6pp |
| White | 2.3% | 16.7% | +14.4pp |
| All Students | 5.4% | 14.3% | +8.9pp |
| Hispanic/Latino | — | 9.1% | — |
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | — | 6.7% | — |
05California growth model, by student group2025 · scale-score points vs the state's prediction · shown, never scored
ShowHide table 05 — California growth model, by student group
| Group | Reading | n | CDE band | Math | n | CDE band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | +23 | 18 | Exceptional | +20 | 18 | Exceptional |
| English Only | +26 | 16 | not categorised | +22 | 16 | not categorised |
| White | +24 | 14 | Exceptional | +21 | 14 | Exceptional |
Whole scale-score points above or below what CDE's model predicted for these same children from their own prior-year scores — not a percentage, not a percentile. Statewide a typical school lands near +1 with a spread of about 13 points either side, so read a figure against its group's own typical value, not against zero. Muted rows have fewer than 30 students with a growth score — published by CDE, held back from the narrative sections above because at that size the figure swings about 17 points on its own. “Not categorised” is CDE assigning no band — English Only, Recently Reclassified, and English Learners Only receive a value and no band, for every school in the state. It is not a missing number. Most figures blend two consecutive years, so adjacent published years share input data and no trend line can honestly be drawn across them. A group absent from this table had fewer than 11 students with a growth score and was never published. Grades 4-8 only. None of this enters the Scope Score — it is more strongly correlated with school demographics than our own growth measure, and one published year is not enough to test its reliability.
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EXC = exceeded standard · MET+ = met or exceeded ("proficient") · Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,721 elementary schools · Vintages: climate subgroups 2019+2025 · district finance per its label · ACS 2022 · Data updated 2026-09-27
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