Brandon Elementary vs Goleta Valley Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Elementary
Goleta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
429 students
Goleta Valley Junior High
Goleta · Public middle · Grades 7–8
731 students
| Measure | Brandon Elementary Goleta, California | Goleta Valley Junior High Goleta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1133 of 5,693 | #311 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15151 of 50,301 | #5476 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 429 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 53% |
| city | Goleta | Goleta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 60.0).
- •Brandon Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Brandon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Brandon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 45.6%).
- •Goleta Valley Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 20.4).
- •Goleta Valley Junior High is the larger school with 731 students compared with 429.
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 Brandon Elementary better than Goleta Valley Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Brandon Elementary ranks higher (64.4 vs 60.0 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 Brandon Elementary and Goleta Valley Junior High?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Goleta and Goleta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Elementary: 429. Goleta Valley Junior High: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Elementary and Goleta Valley Junior High rank in California?
Brandon Elementary is 1133rd of 5,693 and Goleta Valley Junior High is 311th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).