La Colina Junior High vs Vieja Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Vieja Valley Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
313 students
| Measure | La Colina Junior High Santa Barbara, California | Vieja Valley Elementary Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #210 of 1,334 | #910 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3866 of 15,369 | #12396 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 832 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.6 vs 68.5).
- •La Colina Junior High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Vieja Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Vieja Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 41.5%).
- •La Colina Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 20.9).
- •La Colina Junior High is the larger school with 832 students compared with 313.
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 Vieja Valley Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are La Colina Junior High and Vieja Valley Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Colina Junior High: 832. Vieja Valley Elementary: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Colina Junior High and Vieja Valley Elementary rank in California?
La Colina Junior High is 210th of 1,334 and Vieja Valley Elementary is 910th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).