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Best Schools in Las Positas, Santa Barbara, CA
Las Positas, Santa Barbara, CA has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,174 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Las Positas greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Las Positas, Santa Barbara, CA
The top high schools in Las Positas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. San Marcos Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2020 Students
2. Santa Barbara Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2107 Students
Best Middle Schools in Las Positas, Santa Barbara, CA
The top middle schools in Las Positas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Colina Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 900 Students
2. La Cumbre Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 458 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Las Positas, Santa Barbara, CA
The top elementary schools in Las Positas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vieja Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hope Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 300 Students
2. Adams Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 517 Students
3. Monroe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 322 Students
4. Harding University Partnership
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 353 Students
5. Santa Barbara Community Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Barbara Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 197 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Las Positas, Santa Barbara, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Las Positas, Santa Barbara, CA has a total population of 6,242 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Las Positas, Santa Barbara, 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 Las Positas, Santa Barbara, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Las Positas, Santa Barbara, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Las Positas, Santa Barbara, 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 Las Positas, Santa Barbara, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Las Positas, Santa Barbara, CA
How many schools are in Las Positas, Santa Barbara, CA?
Las Positas, Santa Barbara, CA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,174 students in total.
How do schools in Las Positas perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Las Positas score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Las Positas greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Las Positas?
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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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations