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1480 Linden Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013-1414
Summary
Canalino Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 62nd percentile among comparable California schools.
51.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 46.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 51.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,767/4,657 (62nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,760/4,657 (62nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 471 |
| Low-Income Students | 294 (62.4%) |
| English Learners | 95 (20.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.3 points from last year and rose 10.4 points over the full period. Math rose 0.6 points from last year and fell 3.0 points over the full period.
•Math -3.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 48.2% to 56.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 43.1-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 64.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 76% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 33%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 32.0% to 56.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 42.8-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 62.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Canalino Elementary compare within the district?
Canalino Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Carpinteria Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Canalino Elementary rank in California?
Canalino Elementary ranks No. 1,767 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,760 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Canalino Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 2 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 37.2% meet the reading standard and 32.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Canalino Elementary compare with other schools in Carpinteria?
Canalino Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Carpinteria with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CarpinteriaHow does Canalino Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Barbara County?
Canalino Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in Santa Barbara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Barbara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Canalino ElementaryThis school | 46.3% | 51.0% |
| Aliso Elementary | 37.2% | 42.6% |
| Summerland Elementary | 76.9% | 61.5% |
