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850 Portesuello Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2971
Summary
Santa Barbara Community Academy is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 46th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 41.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 36.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 41.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,567/4,657 (45th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,449/4,657 (47th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 221 |
| Low-Income Students | 182 (82.4%) |
| English Learners | 99 (44.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 8.6 points from last year and rose 7.8 points over the full period. Math rose 11.4 points from last year and rose 13.5 points over the full period.
•Math +13.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 39.4% to 46.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,567 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 46.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 27.9% to 50.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,449 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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English Learners vs English Native
20.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 42.9% 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 Santa Barbara Community Academy compare within the district?
Santa Barbara Community Academy is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 K–6 schools in Santa Barbara Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Santa Barbara Community Academy rank in California?
Santa Barbara Community Academy ranks No. 2,567 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,449 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 Santa Barbara Community Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in both subjects among 11 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 39.5% meet the reading standard and 34.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Santa Barbara Community Academy compare with other schools in Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara Community Academy is No. 17 in reading and No. 16 in math proficiency among the 20 K–6 schools in Santa Barbara with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa BarbaraHow does Santa Barbara Community Academy compare with other schools in Santa Barbara County?
Santa Barbara Community Academy is No. 28 in reading and No. 27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Community AcademyThis school | 36.6% | 41.1% |
| Adams Elementary | 40.7% | 45.5% |
| Adelante Charter | 63.3% | 52.7% |
