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711 Ribera Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93111-1808
Summary
Foothill Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 90th percentile among comparable California schools.
77.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
70.6% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 77.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 70.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 352/4,657 (92nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 556/4,657 (88th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 413 |
| Low-Income Students | 75 (18.2%) |
| English Learners | 24 (5.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.7 points from last year and fell 2.8 points over the full period. Math rose 1.6 points from last year and rose 2.3 points over the full period.
•Math +2.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 75.0% to 81.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 53% to 80%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 53.5% to 82.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•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 Foothill Elementary compare within the district?
Foothill Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–6 schools in Goleta Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Foothill Elementary rank in California?
Foothill Elementary ranks No. 352 of 4,657 in reading and No. 556 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 Foothill Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 9 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 67.6% meet the reading standard and 62.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Foothill Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Barbara?
Foothill Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 20 K–6 schools in Santa Barbara with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa BarbaraHow does Foothill Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Barbara County?
Foothill Elementary is No. 4 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.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Foothill ElementaryThis school | 70.6% | 77.3% |
| El Camino Elementary | 33.5% | 41.9% |
| Hollister Elementary | 42.7% | 57.1% |
