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Best Schools in Isla Vista, CA
Isla Vista, CA has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,919 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Isla Vista greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Isla Vista, CA
The top high schools in Isla Vista, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dos Pueblos Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2034 Students
2. San Marcos Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2020 Students
Best Middle Schools in Isla Vista, CA
The top middle schools in Isla Vista, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Goleta Valley Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 717 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Isla Vista, CA
The top elementary schools in Isla Vista, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Isla Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goleta Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 463 Students
2. Hollister Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goleta Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 344 Students
3. Ellwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goleta Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 341 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Isla Vista, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Isla Vista, CA has a total population of 860 with 98% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 81% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Isla Vista, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Isla Vista, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Isla Vista, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Isla Vista, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Isla Vista, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Isla Vista, CA
How many schools are in Isla Vista, CA?
Isla Vista, CA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,919 students in total.
How do schools in Isla Vista perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Isla Vista score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Isla Vista greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Isla Vista?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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