Santa Barbara Junior High School vs. Goleta Valley Junior High School
Should I attend Santa Barbara Junior High School or Goleta Valley Junior High School? 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
Santa Barbara Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Goleta Valley Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 630 students in grades 7-8, Santa Barbara Junior High School ranks in the top 20% 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 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 744 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 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
630 students
744 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#715 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
311
361
Grade 8 Students
319
383
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
71%
50%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
24%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%
