Goleta Valley Junior High vs Mountain View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Mountain View Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
351 students
| Measure | Goleta Valley Junior High Goleta, California | Mountain View Elementary Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #311 of 1,334 | #340 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5476 of 15,369 | #5620 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 731 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 75% |
| city | Goleta | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 60.0).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 53%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 45.6%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 19.8).
- •Goleta Valley Junior High is the larger school with 731 students compared with 351.
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 Mountain View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Elementary ranks higher (78.9 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 Mountain View Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Goleta and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goleta Valley Junior High: 731. Mountain View Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goleta Valley Junior High and Mountain View Elementary rank in California?
Goleta Valley Junior High is 311th of 1,334 and Mountain View Elementary is 340th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).