Hope Elementary School District
School District · Santa Barbara, California
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
3
3 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,623
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
3
3 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,623
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Evaluating Hope Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hope Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Vieja Valley Elementary
Santa Barbara · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Monte Vista Elementary
Santa Barbara · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hope Elementary
Santa Barbara · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#44 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,623
$24 vs California median
District size
871 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Hope Elementary ranks #44 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Hope Elementary's schools with real test data average 8.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Vieja Valley Elementary (8.4/10), Monte Vista Elementary (8.2/10), and Hope Elementary (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hope Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Hope Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vieja Valley Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Monte Vista Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Hope Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hope Elementary
Hope Elementary is a Santa Barbara, California school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 871 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1. The district invests $17,623 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.1/10, Hope Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Vieja Valley Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Hope Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 65.4% and ELA proficiency of 71.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in Hope Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hope Elementary with test data.
Schools in Hope Elementary
3 schools Elementary Schools 3
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Santa Barbara
- Total Enrollment
- 871
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hope Elementary?
Hope Elementary has 3 schools in total — 3 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hope Elementary?
The average composite rating for Hope Elementary is 8.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hope Elementary?
Hope Elementary spends $17,623 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hope Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hope Elementary is 19.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hope Elementary?
Vieja Valley Elementary is the highest-rated school in Hope Elementary with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Hope Elementary?
Across schools in Hope Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hope Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Hope Elementary has an average school rating of 8.1/10 across 3 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.2%
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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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