La Cumbre Junior High School serves 491 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Cumbre Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
La Cumbre Junior High School's student population of 491 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Cumbre Junior High School is 0.23, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are La Cumbre Junior High School often compared to?
La Cumbre Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Colina Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend La Cumbre Junior High School?
491 students attend La Cumbre Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of La Cumbre Junior High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Cumbre Junior High School?
La Cumbre Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Cumbre Junior High School offer ?
La Cumbre Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is La Cumbre Junior High School part of?
La Cumbre Junior High School is part of Santa Barbara Unified School District.
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