Goleta Valley Junior High School is a public junior high school in Goleta, California, just northwest of Santa Barbara, California. It serves a student body of approximately 785 students in 7-8 grades, and employs roughly fifty-five teachers as part of the Santa Barbara School Districts.
Serving 736 students in grades 7-8, Goleta Valley Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goleta Valley Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Goleta Valley Junior High School's student population of 736 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
736 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Rankings
Goleta Valley Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goleta Valley Junior High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2308 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goleta Valley Junior High School's ranking?
Goleta Valley Junior High School is ranked #2308 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Goleta Valley Junior High School often compared to?
Goleta Valley Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Barbara Junior High School, La Colina Junior High School, La Cumbre Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Goleta Valley Junior High School?
736 students attend Goleta Valley Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Goleta Valley Junior High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goleta Valley Junior High School?
Goleta Valley Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Goleta Valley Junior High School offer ?
Goleta Valley Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Goleta Valley Junior High School part of?
Goleta Valley Junior High School is part of Santa Barbara Unified School District.
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