Adams Elementary vs La Colina Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
469 students
La Colina Junior High
Santa Barbara · Public middle · Grades 7–8
832 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary Santa Barbara, California | La Colina Junior High Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1956 of 5,693 | #210 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #25728 of 50,301 | #3866 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 469 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 64% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Colina Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 49.1).
- •La Colina Junior High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 49%).
- •La Colina Junior High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 53%).
- •La Colina Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 64.4%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.3).
- •La Colina Junior High is the larger school with 832 students compared with 469.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adams Elementary better than La Colina Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), La Colina Junior High ranks higher (67.6 vs 49.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Adams Elementary and La Colina Junior High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary: 469. La Colina Junior High: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary and La Colina Junior High rank in California?
Adams Elementary is 1956th of 5,693 and La Colina Junior High is 210th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).