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4025 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110-1298
Summary
La Colina Junior High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 89th percentile among comparable California schools.
70.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
67.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 70.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 67.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 161/1,204 (87th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 108/1,204 (91st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 832 |
| Low-Income Students | 345 (41.5%) |
| English Learners | 12 (1.4%) |
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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 2.7 points over the full period. Math rose 6.8 points from last year and rose 11.0 points over the full period.
•Math +11.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 63.0% to 79.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.9-point reading income gap is wider than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 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 89% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 46% to 82%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 63.5% to 72.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 34.0-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 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 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 La Colina Junior High compare within the district?
La Colina Junior High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 7–8 schools in Santa Barbara Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does La Colina Junior High rank in California?
La Colina Junior High ranks No. 161 of 1,204 in reading and No. 108 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at La Colina Junior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 4 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.7% meet the reading standard and 46.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does La Colina Junior High compare with other schools in Santa Barbara?
La Colina Junior High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 7–8 schools in Santa Barbara with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa BarbaraHow does La Colina Junior High compare with other schools in Santa Barbara County?
La Colina Junior High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 7–8 schools in Santa Barbara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Barbara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| La Colina Junior HighThis school | 67.7% | 70.8% |
| La Cumbre Junior High | 30.7% | 42.7% |
| Santa Barbara Junior High | 32.2% | 37.5% |
