La Cumbre Junior High vs Santa Barbara Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.6 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
Santa Barbara Junior High
Santa Barbara · Public middle · Grades 7–8
512 students
| Measure | La Cumbre Junior High Santa Barbara, California | Santa Barbara Junior High Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 1,334 | #597 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10732 of 15,369 | #10374 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 426 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.5% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 39% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Barbara Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 35.6).
- •Santa Barbara Junior High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •La Cumbre Junior High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Santa Barbara Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 84.5%).
- •Santa Barbara Junior High does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.8).
- •Santa Barbara Junior High is the larger school with 512 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 Santa Barbara Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Barbara Junior High ranks higher (37.5 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 Santa Barbara Junior High?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Cumbre Junior High: 426. Santa Barbara Junior High: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Cumbre Junior High and Santa Barbara Junior High rank in California?
La Cumbre Junior High is 616th of 1,334 and Santa Barbara Junior High is 597th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).