La Cumbre Junior High vs Santa Barbara Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 48 m 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
Santa Barbara Community Academy
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
221 students
| Measure | La Cumbre Junior High Santa Barbara, California | Santa Barbara Community Academy Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 1,334 | #3415 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10732 of 15,369 | #39155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 426 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.5% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Cumbre Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 29.1).
- •La Cumbre Junior High does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •La Cumbre Junior High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Santa Barbara Community Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 84.5%).
- •La Cumbre Junior High does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.4).
- •La Cumbre Junior High is the larger school with 426 students compared with 221.
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 Santa Barbara Community Academy?
On the Success Index (US), La Cumbre Junior High ranks higher (35.6 vs 29.1 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 Santa Barbara Community Academy?
About 48 m in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Cumbre Junior High: 426. Santa Barbara Community Academy: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Cumbre Junior High and Santa Barbara Community Academy rank in California?
La Cumbre Junior High is 616th of 1,334 and Santa Barbara Community Academy is 3415th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).