La Cumbre Junior High vs Roosevelt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 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
Roosevelt Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
463 students
| Measure | La Cumbre Junior High Santa Barbara, California | Roosevelt Elementary Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 1,334 | #2194 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10732 of 15,369 | #28693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 426 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.5% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 45% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roosevelt Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 35.6).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •La Cumbre Junior High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 84.5%).
- •Roosevelt Elementary is the larger school with 463 students compared with 426.
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 Roosevelt Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Roosevelt Elementary ranks higher (44.9 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 Roosevelt Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Cumbre Junior High: 426. Roosevelt Elementary: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Cumbre Junior High and Roosevelt Elementary rank in California?
La Cumbre Junior High is 616th of 1,334 and Roosevelt Elementary is 2194th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).