Goleta Valley Junior High vs Isla Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goleta Valley Junior High
Goleta · Public middle · Grades 7–8
731 students
Isla Vista Elementary
Goleta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
418 students
| Measure | Goleta Valley Junior High Goleta, California | Isla Vista Elementary Goleta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #311 of 1,334 | #1244 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5476 of 15,369 | #16652 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 731 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| city | Goleta | Goleta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isla Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 60.0).
- •Isla Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Isla Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 61%).
- •Goleta Valley Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 47.6%).
- •Goleta Valley Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 19.9).
- •Goleta Valley Junior High is the larger school with 731 students compared with 418.
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 Goleta Valley Junior High better than Isla Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Isla Vista Elementary ranks higher (62.2 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 Goleta Valley Junior High and Isla Vista Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Goleta and Goleta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goleta Valley Junior High: 731. Isla Vista Elementary: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goleta Valley Junior High and Isla Vista Elementary rank in California?
Goleta Valley Junior High is 311th of 1,334 and Isla Vista Elementary is 1244th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).