La Cumbre Junior High vs Peabody Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Peabody Charter
Santa Barbara · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
780 students
| Measure | La Cumbre Junior High Santa Barbara, California | Peabody Charter Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 1,334 | #1578 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10732 of 15,369 | #20787 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 426 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.5% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 50% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peabody Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 35.6).
- •Peabody Charter does better on math proficiency (50% vs 35%).
- •Peabody Charter does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Peabody Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 84.5%).
- •La Cumbre Junior High does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 22.9).
- •Peabody Charter is the larger school with 780 students compared with 426.
- •La Cumbre 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 Cumbre Junior High better than Peabody Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Peabody Charter ranks higher (56.3 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 Peabody Charter?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Cumbre Junior High: 426. Peabody Charter: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Cumbre Junior High and Peabody Charter rank in California?
La Cumbre Junior High is 616th of 1,334 and Peabody Charter is 1578th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).