Brandon Elementary School
Tel:
(805) 571-3770
- Brandon Elementary School serves 412 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Brandon Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Brandon Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Brandon Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 412 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Brandon Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Brandon Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2037 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 52% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 34% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Goleta Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Brandon Elementary School is Dos Pueblos Senior High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Goleta Valley Junior High School (3.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ellwood Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Goleta Dos Pueblos Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,057 students
0.7 miles
7266 Alameda Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 968-2541 0.7 9-12 2,057 - Goleta Ellwood Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 394 students
0.7 miles
7686 Hollister Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 571-3774 0.7 K-6 394 - Goleta Isla Vista Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 473 students
2.1 miles
6875 El Colegio Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 685-4418 2.1 K-6 473 - Goleta La Patera Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 375 students
2.7 miles
555 N. La Patera Ln.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 681-1280 2.7 K-6 375 - Goleta Goleta Valley Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 803 students
3.3 miles
6100 Stow Canyon Rd.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 967-3486 3.3 7-8 803
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