Cold Spring Elementary vs Santa Barbara Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Spring Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
188 students
Santa Barbara Junior High
Santa Barbara · Public middle · Grades 7–8
512 students
| Measure | Cold Spring Elementary Santa Barbara, California | Santa Barbara Junior High Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 5,693 | #597 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #409 of 50,301 | #10374 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 188 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.9% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 39% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cold Spring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 37.5).
- •Cold Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 39%).
- •Cold Spring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 45%).
- •Cold Spring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.9% vs 79.7%).
- •Cold Spring Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.5).
- •Santa Barbara Junior High is the larger school with 512 students compared with 188.
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 Cold Spring Elementary better than Santa Barbara Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Cold Spring Elementary ranks higher (92.0 vs 37.5 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 Cold Spring Elementary and Santa Barbara Junior High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cold Spring Elementary: 188. Santa Barbara Junior High: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cold Spring Elementary and Santa Barbara Junior High rank in California?
Cold Spring Elementary is 4th of 5,693 and Santa Barbara Junior High is 597th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).