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2243 Sycamore Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108-1909
Summary
Cold Spring Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 100th percentile among comparable California schools.
100.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
99.0% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 100.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 99.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1/4,657 (100th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1/4,657 (100th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 14:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 188 |
| Low-Income Students | 11 (5.9%) |
| English Learners | 0 (0.0%) |
| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.8 points from last year and rose 1.0 points over the full period. Math rose 3.7 points from last year and rose 1.0 points over the full period.
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
100.0% of tested students meet the reading standard in each grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 93.8% to 100.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Cold Spring Elementary rank in California?
Cold Spring Elementary ranks No. 1 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Cold Spring Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Barbara?
Cold Spring Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 20 K–6 schools in Santa Barbara with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa BarbaraHow does Cold Spring Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Barbara County?
Cold Spring Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 58 K–6 schools in Santa Barbara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Barbara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring ElementaryThis school | 99.0% | 100.0% |
| Adams Elementary | 40.7% | 45.5% |
| Adelante Charter | 63.3% | 52.7% |
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