Very Good
#2462 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 26% in state
Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Maria-bonita · Santa Maria, CA
A Santa Maria-bonita elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1890 Sandalwood Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93455
- Math 26% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,611/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Maria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,501
Median home value
$572,700
Median rent
$2,267/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | 2.7 mi | 1,043 | Compare → |
| Liberty ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 2.7 mi | 873 | Compare → |
| Joe Nightingale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 2.8 mi | 684 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 387 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Santa Maria-bonita
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #3 of 21
- District spending per student
- $16,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary is listed in Santa Maria-Bonita; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary
Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Maria, CA, part of Santa Maria-bonita, serving approximately 292 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,462 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary
What grades does Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary serve?
Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary?
Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary rank in CA?
Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary ranks #2,462 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary a charter school?
No, Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary?
92.5% of students at Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (805) 361-6860
- Area population (ZIP 93455)
- 44,350
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93455; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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