Excellent
#32 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Montecito Union
Elementary School · Montecito Union Elementary · Santa Barbara, CA
An elementary school in Santa Barbara, CA where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
385 San Ysidro Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108
- Math 90% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 91% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montecito Union score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 90% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Montecito Union 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,470/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Barbara), 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
$223,694
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
73.9%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Crane Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Cold Spring ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.8 | K–6 | 1.8 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Summerland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montecito Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $39,348NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montecito Union is listed in Montecito Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montecito Union
Montecito Union is a public elementary school in Santa Barbara, CA, part of Montecito Union Elementary, serving approximately 344 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Montecito Union
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montecito Union
What grades does Montecito Union serve?
Montecito Union serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Montecito Union?
Montecito Union has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montecito Union?
The student-teacher ratio at Montecito Union is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montecito Union rank in CA?
Montecito Union ranks #32 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Montecito Union's MySchoolScout rating?
Montecito Union has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Montecito Union?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montecito Union has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Montecito Union a charter school?
No, Montecito Union is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montecito Union a Title I school?
No, Montecito Union is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montecito Union?
4.4% of students at Montecito Union 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
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (805) 969-3249
- Area population (ZIP 93108)
- 11,664
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 54.8
Official sources & links
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 93108; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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