Vieja Valley Elementary School
434 Nogal Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(805)967-1239
- Vieja Valley Elementary School serves 339 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Vieja Valley Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is equal to the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Vieja Valley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Vieja Valley Elementary School's student population of 339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 339 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Vieja Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vieja Valley Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | 11% | 32% |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 37% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 24:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 59% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hope Elementary School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Vieja Valley Elementary School is San Marcos Bridge (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Santa Barbara County Community High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hope Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Santa Barbara San Marcos Bridge Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
1.0 miles
4750 Hollister Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805)967-4581 1.0 9-12 n/a - Santa Barbara San Marcos Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 2181 students
1.0 miles
4750 Hollister Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805)967-4581 1.0 9-12 2181 - Santa Barbara Hope Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 316 students
1.1 miles
3970-a La Colina Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805)563-2974 1.1 K-6 316 - Santa Barbara Santa Barbara County Community High School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 28 students
1.1 miles
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93160
(805)967-5307 1.1 7-12 28 - Santa Barbara Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court High School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 83 students
1.1 miles
4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805)967-5307 1.1 7-12 83
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