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1625 Robbins Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-4734
Summary
Harding University Partnership is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 66th percentile among comparable California schools.
50.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
53.6% of students met California's math standard and is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,792/4,657 (62nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,332/4,657 (71st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 364 |
| Low-Income Students | 284 (78.0%) |
| English Learners | 134 (36.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.9 points from last year and rose 10.3 points over the full period. Math rose 8.8 points from last year and rose 20.9 points over the full period.
•Math +20.9 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 32.6% to 68.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.9-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 63.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 89% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 45% to 45%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 32.6% to 76.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 33.3-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 61.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 Harding University Partnership compare within the district?
Harding University Partnership is No. 6 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 11 K–6 schools in Santa Barbara Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Harding University Partnership rank in California?
Harding University Partnership ranks No. 1,792 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,332 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 Harding University Partnership compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math among 11 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 44.4% meet the reading standard and 46.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Harding University Partnership compare with other schools in Santa Barbara?
Harding University Partnership is No. 14 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 20 K–6 schools in Santa Barbara with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa BarbaraHow does Harding University Partnership compare with other schools in Santa Barbara County?
Harding University Partnership is No. 23 in reading and No. 15 in 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Harding University PartnershipThis school | 53.6% | 50.8% |
| Adams Elementary | 40.7% | 45.5% |
| Adelante Charter | 63.3% | 52.7% |
