Schools in 93117 — Goleta, California: 93117 schools average 8.8 points above the state — but the range is 27.4 points wide.
93117 has 9 ranked schools in Goleta, averaging a Scope Score of 53.7/100 — 8.8 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 39.1 to 66.5, a 27.4-point spread.
How 93117 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Isla Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 37.1% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 28.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 93117 averages 13.6%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93117 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93117 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93117 | Goleta | 9 | Solid 53.7/100 | — |
| 93111 | Santa Barbara | 4 | Solid 58.6/100 | +4.9 |
| 93110 | Santa Barbara | 6 | Solid 57.8/100 | +4.2 |
| 93109 | Santa Barbara | 4 | Developing 38.3/100 | -15.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
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
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isla Vista Elementary Goleta Union Elementary Building Momentum | 37.1% | Solid 66/100 |
| 2 | Dos Pueblos Senior High Santa Barbara Unified Strong All-Around | 33.8% | Solid 61/100 |
| 3 | Kellogg Elementary Goleta Union Elementary Building Momentum | 38.0% | Solid 60/100 |
| 4 | Vista de Las Cruces Vista del Mar Union Solid Base | 27.3% | Solid 57/100 |
| 5 | Brandon Elementary Goleta Union Elementary Growth Engine | 24.6% | Solid 57/100 |
| 6 | Goleta Valley Junior High Santa Barbara Unified Building Momentum | 27.2% | Solid 55/100 |
| 7 | Santa Barbara Charter Santa Barbara Unified Building Momentum | 23.6% | Developing 46/100 |
| 8 | La Patera Elementary Goleta Union Elementary On the Rise | 18.9% | Developing 42/100 |
| 9 | Ellwood Elementary Goleta Union Elementary Culture First | 28.0% | Developing 39/100 |
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology