Harding University Partnership vs La Cumbre Junior High
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.
Harding University Partnership
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
364 students
La Cumbre Junior High
Santa Barbara · Public middle · Grades 7–8
426 students
| Measure | Harding University Partnership Santa Barbara, California | La Cumbre Junior High Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3385 of 5,693 | #616 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38931 of 50,301 | #10732 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 364 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 35% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Cumbre Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 29.4).
- •La Cumbre Junior High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 38%).
- •Harding University Partnership does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 84.5%).
- •Harding University Partnership does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 17.8).
- •La Cumbre Junior High is the larger school with 426 students compared with 364.
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 Harding University Partnership better than La Cumbre Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), La Cumbre Junior High ranks higher (35.6 vs 29.4 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 Harding University Partnership and La Cumbre Junior High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding University Partnership: 364. La Cumbre Junior High: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding University Partnership and La Cumbre Junior High rank in California?
Harding University Partnership is 3385th of 5,693 and La Cumbre Junior High is 616th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).