Monroe Elementary School vs. Santa Barbara Community Academy
Should I attend Monroe Elementary School or Santa Barbara Community Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Monroe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Santa Barbara Community Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Monroe Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 220 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Santa Barbara Community Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
328 students
220 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
53
31
Grade 1 Students
44
27
Grade 2 Students
35
42
Grade 3 Students
42
22
Grade 4 Students
50
25
Grade 5 Students
55
37
Grade 6 Students
49
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
72%
99%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
21%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
1%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.02
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
