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730 North Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93110-1599
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 80th percentile among comparable California schools.
66.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending down.
60.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 66.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 60.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 866/4,657 (81st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 984/4,657 (79th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 267 |
| Low-Income Students | 69 (25.8%) |
| English Learners | 23 (8.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.4 points from last year and fell 5.0 points over the full period. Math fell 5.9 points from last year and fell 8.9 points over the full period.
•Math -8.9 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 56.4% to 81.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.2-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 74.4% of English-only students.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 75% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 35%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 57.9% to 67.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 39.0-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 69.2% of English-only students.
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 Monte Vista Elementary compare within the district?
Monte Vista Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in Hope Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Monte Vista Elementary rank in California?
Monte Vista Elementary ranks No. 866 of 4,657 in reading and No. 984 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 Monte Vista Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 3 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.9% meet the reading standard and 31.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Monte Vista Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Barbara?
Monte Vista Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 20 K–6 schools in Santa Barbara with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa BarbaraHow does Monte Vista Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Barbara County?
Monte Vista Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista ElementaryThis school | 60.5% | 66.2% |
| Hope Elementary | 57.3% | 63.6% |
| Vieja Valley Elementary | 57.1% | 60.1% |
