Goleta Valley Junior High vs La Patera Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
La Patera Elementary
Goleta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
369 students
| Measure | Goleta Valley Junior High Goleta, California | La Patera Elementary Goleta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #311 of 1,334 | #1974 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5476 of 15,369 | #26032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 731 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 41% |
| city | Goleta | Goleta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goleta Valley Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 48.7).
- •Goleta Valley Junior High does better on math proficiency (53% vs 41%).
- •Goleta Valley Junior High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 54%).
- •La Patera Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 45.6%).
- •La Patera Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.8).
- •Goleta Valley Junior High is the larger school with 731 students compared with 369.
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 La Patera Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Goleta Valley Junior High ranks higher (60.0 vs 48.7 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 La Patera Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Goleta and Goleta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goleta Valley Junior High: 731. La Patera Elementary: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goleta Valley Junior High and La Patera Elementary rank in California?
Goleta Valley Junior High is 311th of 1,334 and La Patera Elementary is 1974th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).