McKinley Elementary vs Santa Barbara Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
293 students
Santa Barbara Junior High
Santa Barbara · Public middle · Grades 7–8
512 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary Santa Barbara, California | Santa Barbara Junior High Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4917 of 5,693 | #597 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47445 of 50,301 | #10374 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 293 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.9% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 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 15.4).
- •Santa Barbara Junior High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 9%).
- •Santa Barbara Junior High does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Santa Barbara Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 80.9%).
- •Santa Barbara Junior High does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.2).
- •Santa Barbara Junior High is the larger school with 512 students compared with 293.
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 McKinley Elementary better than Santa Barbara Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Barbara Junior High ranks higher (37.5 vs 15.4 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 McKinley Elementary and Santa Barbara Junior High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary: 293. Santa Barbara Junior High: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary and Santa Barbara Junior High rank in California?
McKinley Elementary is 4917th of 5,693 and Santa Barbara Junior High is 597th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).