La Colina Junior High vs Peabody Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km 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
Peabody Charter
Santa Barbara · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
780 students
| Measure | La Colina Junior High Santa Barbara, California | Peabody Charter Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 1,334 | #1578 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3866 of 15,369 | #20787 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 832 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 50% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Colina Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 56.3).
- •La Colina Junior High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •La Colina Junior High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •La Colina Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 42.7%).
- •La Colina Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.9).
- •La Colina Junior High is the larger school with 832 students compared with 780.
- •La Colina Junior High is a public school while Peabody Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Peabody Charter?
On the Success Index (US), La Colina Junior High ranks higher (67.6 vs 56.3 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 Peabody Charter?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Colina Junior High: 832. Peabody Charter: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Colina Junior High and Peabody Charter rank in California?
La Colina Junior High is 210th of 1,334 and Peabody Charter is 1578th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).