Buellton Union Elementary
Santa Barbara County school performance
Reading and math results average to the 77th percentile among California school districts.
60.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 44.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 44.3% |
| District Reading Rank | 194 / 977 (80th percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 256 / 977 (74th percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Spend per Student | $29,960 |
| Schools in District | 2 |
| Student Enrollment | 545 |
| Low-Income Students | 304 (56.6%) |
| English Learners | 83 (15.5%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading rose 4.9 points from last year and rose 9.1 points over the full period. Math fell 3.6 points from last year and rose 5.1 points over the full period.
•Math +5.1 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Ryan Sullivan Board President | N/A | N/A |
Brandon Perkins Board Clerk | N/A | N/A |
Brandon Gnekow Board Member | N/A | N/A |
Elaine Alvarado Board Member | N/A | N/A |
Jessie Skidmore Board Member | N/A | N/A |
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Reading Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 14.4 points in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 64.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 17.2 points in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
23.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 49.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
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Schools in this district, color-coded by reading proficiency.
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Understanding this district
How does Buellton Union Elementary rank in California?
Buellton Union Elementary ranks No. 194 of 977 in reading and No. 256 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
Are results improving across Buellton Union Elementary’s schools?
Over 2024–2026, reading proficiency rose at 2 of 2 schools with results covering that full period; math rose at 1 of 2.
Compare school trendsHow do low-income students in Buellton Union Elementary compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 54.6%, compared with 37.6% at a typical California elementary district. In math, it is 37.6%, compared with 28.2%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with Buellton Union Elementary?
Elementary districts in Santa Barbara County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Buellton Union ElementaryThis district | 44.3% | 60.3% |
| Solvang Elementary | 34.4% | 51.1% |
| College Elementary | 39.7% | 55.2% |
How we compare low-income results
“Typical” is the median across 444 California elementary districts with 2026 results, a reported low-income population, and at least 20 low-income tested students in each subject. Each district counts once. This compares proficiency for low-income students, rather than the gap between income groups.
