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1990 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-1098
Summary
Roosevelt Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 66th percentile among comparable California schools.
54.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 49.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 54.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 49.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,547/4,657 (67th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,598/4,657 (66th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 463 |
| Low-Income Students | 255 (55.1%) |
| English Learners | 70 (15.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.0 points from last year and rose 2.0 points over the full period. Math rose 2.8 points from last year and rose 5.9 points over the full period.
•Math +5.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 50.0% to 60.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 34% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 34.8-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 62.8% 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 68% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 65%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 43.1% to 60.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 39.1-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 57.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell 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 Roosevelt Elementary compare within the district?
Roosevelt Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 11 K–6 schools in Santa Barbara Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Roosevelt Elementary rank in California?
Roosevelt Elementary ranks No. 1,547 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,598 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 Roosevelt Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in both subjects among 11 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.5% meet the reading standard and 34.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Roosevelt Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Barbara?
Roosevelt Elementary is No. 11 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 20 K–6 schools in Santa Barbara with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa BarbaraHow does Roosevelt Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Barbara County?
Roosevelt Elementary is No. 16 in reading and No. 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt ElementaryThis school | 49.0% | 54.4% |
| Adams Elementary | 40.7% | 45.5% |
| Adelante Charter | 63.3% | 52.7% |
