Top Rankings
Montecito Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 344 students in Montecito Union Elementary School District.
Public School in Montecito Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,369 Schools
# Students
344 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montecito Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #5 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
11%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
74%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $48,180 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,843 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$48,180
$19,974
Spending / Student
$41,843
$18,396
Best Montecito Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montecito Union
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
385 San Ysidro Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-3249
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-3249
Gr: K-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montecito Union Elementary School District?
Montecito Union Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 344 students.
What is the rank of Montecito Union Elementary School District?
Montecito Union Elementary School District is ranked #5 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montecito Union Elementary School District?
74% of Montecito Union Elementary School District students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montecito Union Elementary School District?
Montecito Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Montecito Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $41,843 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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