North Park Academy of the Arts vs Santa Barbara Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 155 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Park Academy of the Arts
Pico Rivera · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
Santa Barbara Junior High
Santa Barbara · Public middle · Grades 7–8
512 students
| Measure | North Park Academy of the Arts Pico Rivera, California | Santa Barbara Junior High Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1145 of 1,334 | #597 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14601 of 15,369 | #10374 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 512 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 39% |
| city | Pico Rivera | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Barbara Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 14.8).
- •Santa Barbara Junior High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 16%).
- •Santa Barbara Junior High does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •Santa Barbara Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 87.5%).
- •Santa Barbara Junior High does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 22.3).
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 North Park Academy of the Arts better than Santa Barbara Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Barbara Junior High ranks higher (37.5 vs 14.8 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 North Park Academy of the Arts and Santa Barbara Junior High?
About 155 km in a straight line, between Pico Rivera and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Park Academy of the Arts: 512. Santa Barbara Junior High: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Park Academy of the Arts and Santa Barbara Junior High rank in California?
North Park Academy of the Arts is 1145th of 1,334 and Santa Barbara Junior High is 597th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).