Santa Barbara Community Academy serves 220 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (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 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Santa Barbara Community Academy's student population of 220 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santa Barbara Community Academy is 0.02, 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)30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Santa Barbara Community Academy often compared to?
Santa Barbara Community Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Monroe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Barbara Community Academy?
220 students attend Santa Barbara Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Santa Barbara Community Academy students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Barbara Community Academy?
Santa Barbara Community Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Barbara Community Academy offer ?
Santa Barbara Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Santa Barbara Community Academy part of?
Santa Barbara Community Academy is part of Santa Barbara Unified School District.
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