Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Montecito Union ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montecito Union ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Montecito Union's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Montecito Union ranks within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montecito Union is 0.45, 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
#65 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
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 is Montecito Union's ranking?
Montecito Union is ranked #65 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Montecito Union often compared to?
Montecito Unionis often viewed alongside schools like Cold Spring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Montecito Union?
375 students attend Montecito Union.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Montecito Union students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montecito Union?
Montecito Union has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Montecito Union offer ?
Montecito Union offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Montecito Union part of?
Montecito Union is part of Montecito Union Elementary School District.
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