Serving 65 students in grades 6-8, Santa Barbara Charter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
65%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Santa Barbara Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Barbara Charter Middle School?
65 students attend Santa Barbara Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Santa Barbara Charter Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Barbara Charter Middle School?
Santa Barbara Charter Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Barbara Charter Middle School offer ?
Santa Barbara Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Santa Barbara Charter Middle School part of?
Santa Barbara Charter Middle School is part of Santa Barbara Unified School District.
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