Foothill Elementary vs Goleta Valley Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
413 students
Goleta Valley Junior High
Goleta · Public middle · Grades 7–8
731 students
| Measure | Foothill Elementary Santa Barbara, California | Goleta Valley Junior High Goleta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 5,693 | #311 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5778 of 50,301 | #5476 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 413 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 53% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Goleta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 60.0).
- •Foothill Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 53%).
- •Foothill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 61%).
- •Foothill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 45.6%).
- •Goleta Valley Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.7).
- •Goleta Valley Junior High is the larger school with 731 students compared with 413.
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 Foothill Elementary better than Goleta Valley Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill Elementary ranks higher (78.6 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 Foothill Elementary and Goleta Valley Junior High?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Goleta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill Elementary: 413. Goleta Valley Junior High: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill Elementary and Goleta Valley Junior High rank in California?
Foothill Elementary is 353rd of 5,693 and Goleta Valley Junior High is 311th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).