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7.6 avg / 10

Goleta Union Elementary School District

School District · Goleta, California

Students: 3,408
Teachers (FTE): 169

Avg Rating

7.6

out of 10

Schools

9

9 elem

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,980

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.2:1

How this district compares

California rank

#59 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.3

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,980

+$5,333 vs California median

District size

3,408 students

Typical than California median

About Goleta Union Elementary

Goleta Union Elementary is a Goleta, California school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,408 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.2:1. The district invests $22,980 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.6/10, Goleta Union Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mountain View Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.

In standardized testing, Goleta Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 52.3% and ELA proficiency of 62.1%.

The district includes 9 elementary schools .

District Map

Schools in Goleta Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 52.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 62.1%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Goleta Union Elementary with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Goleta
Total Enrollment
3,408
Teachers (FTE)
169
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Goleta Union Elementary?

Goleta Union Elementary has 9 schools in total — 9 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Goleta Union Elementary?

The average composite rating for Goleta Union Elementary is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Goleta Union Elementary?

Goleta Union Elementary spends $22,980 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Goleta Union Elementary?

The average student-teacher ratio in Goleta Union Elementary is 20.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Goleta Union Elementary?

Mountain View Elementary is the highest-rated school in Goleta Union Elementary with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What are the test scores in Goleta Union Elementary?

Across schools in Goleta Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Goleta Union Elementary compare to other districts in California?

Goleta Union Elementary has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.6/10
Math Proficiency
52.3%
ELA Proficiency
62.1%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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