La Colina Junior High vs Monte Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 963 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Colina Junior High
Santa Barbara · Public middle · Grades 7–8
832 students
Monte Vista Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
267 students
| Measure | La Colina Junior High Santa Barbara, California | Monte Vista Elementary Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #210 of 1,334 | #610 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3866 of 15,369 | #8726 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 832 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 67.6).
- •La Colina Junior High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 41.5%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.3).
- •La Colina Junior High is the larger school with 832 students compared with 267.
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 La Colina Junior High better than Monte Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Vista Elementary ranks higher (73.8 vs 67.6 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 La Colina Junior High and Monte Vista Elementary?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Colina Junior High: 832. Monte Vista Elementary: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Colina Junior High and Monte Vista Elementary rank in California?
La Colina Junior High is 210th of 1,334 and Monte Vista Elementary is 610th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).