La Cumbre Junior High vs Monte Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Cumbre Junior High
Santa Barbara · Public middle · Grades 7–8
426 students
Monte Vista Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
267 students
| Measure | La Cumbre Junior High Santa Barbara, California | Monte Vista Elementary Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #616 of 1,334 | #610 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10732 of 15,369 | #8726 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 426 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.5% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 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 35.6).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 50%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 84.5%).
- •La Cumbre Junior High does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.1).
- •La Cumbre Junior High is the larger school with 426 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 Cumbre Junior High better than Monte Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Vista Elementary ranks higher (73.8 vs 35.6 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 Cumbre Junior High and Monte Vista Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Cumbre Junior High: 426. Monte Vista Elementary: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Cumbre Junior High and Monte Vista Elementary rank in California?
La Cumbre Junior High is 616th of 1,334 and Monte Vista Elementary is 610th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).