Monte Vista Elementary vs Vieja Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monte Vista Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
267 students
Vieja Valley Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
313 students
| Measure | Monte Vista Elementary Santa Barbara, California | Vieja Valley Elementary Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #610 of 5,693 | #910 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8726 of 50,301 | #12396 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 267 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 68.5).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 28.1%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.9).
- •Vieja Valley Elementary is the larger school with 313 students compared with 267.
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 Monte Vista Elementary better than Vieja Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Vista Elementary ranks higher (73.8 vs 68.5 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 Monte Vista Elementary and Vieja Valley Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monte Vista Elementary: 267. Vieja Valley Elementary: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monte Vista Elementary and Vieja Valley Elementary rank in California?
Monte Vista Elementary is 610th of 5,693 and Vieja Valley Elementary is 910th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).