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Santa Barbara Middle School
High School
1321 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
About Santa Barbara Middle School
Santa Barbara Middle School is a private high school in Santa Barbara, CA 93103. The school serves approximately 193 students in grades 6th – 9th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4/10, placing it in the 89.6th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (7.9/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $104,238, where 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 31 public schools in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Middle School rates lower overall (6.4 vs 6.9 average).
Financial Overview
Source: IRS Form 990 (2023 filing)
- Per-Pupil Spending
- Total expenses ÷ enrollment
- $37,205
- Per-Pupil Revenue
- Total revenue ÷ enrollment
- $39,476
- Financial Health
- Revenue-to-expense ratio (>1.0 = surplus)
- 1.06x — Stable
- Tuition Dependency
- Share of revenue from program services (tuition, fees)
- 88%
- Total Assets
- End-of-year total assets from IRS filing
- $17.0M
Financial data from IRS Form 990 filings via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Per-pupil figures based on current enrollment of 193 students. Not all private schools file Form 990.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Santa Barbara Middle School compares to 31 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Barbara, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Middle School (this school) | 6.4 |
| Santa Barbara Senior High | 3.5 |
| Santa Barbara Junior High | 4.6 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 7.1 |
| Alta Vista | 6.4 |
| La Cuesta Continuation High | 5.8 |
| Alta Vista Alternative High | 4.6 |
| Franklin Elementary | 7.8 |
| Adelante Charter | 8.2 |
| Cleveland Elementary | 7.8 |
| Peabody Charter | 7.7 |
| Cold Spring Elementary | 9.6 |
| McKinley Elementary | 6.2 |
| Harding University Partnership | 7.5 |
| La Cumbre Junior High | 5.0 |
| Santa Barbara Community Academy | 5.5 |
| Adams Elementary | 7.1 |
| Monroe Elementary | 8.4 |
| Washington Elementary | 6.0 |
| Monte Vista Elementary | 7.8 |
| Hope Elementary | 8.2 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
1321 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Senior High Santa Barbara | 0.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Santa Barbara Junior High Santa Barbara | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Peace in a Pod Elementary Santa Barbara | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| The Riviera Ridge School Santa Barbara | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| La Cuesta Continuation High Santa Barbara | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Alta Vista Alternative High Santa Barbara | 1.0 mi | 4.6 |
| Alta Vista Santa Barbara | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Roosevelt Elementary Santa Barbara | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Fusion Academy Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | 1.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Adelante Charter Santa Barbara | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Franklin Elementary Santa Barbara | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Cleveland Elementary Santa Barbara | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| McKinley Elementary Santa Barbara | 2.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Harding University Partnership Santa Barbara | 2.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Peabody Charter Santa Barbara | 1.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Cold Spring Elementary Santa Barbara | 2.0 mi | 9.6 |
| Santa Barbara Community Academy Santa Barbara | 2.1 mi | 5.5 |
| La Cumbre Junior High Santa Barbara | 2.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Adams Elementary Santa Barbara | 2.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Eureka School of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | 2.3 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)
Census data for ZIP 93103 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$104,238
Median Home Value
$1,332,400
Median Rent
$2,263/mo
Population
19,653
College Educated
44.4%
Homeownership
48.2%
Avg Commute
18.5 min
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Median Age
40.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Calla High Manteca, CA | 6.4 |
| MetWest High Oakland, CA | 6.4 |
| Park West High (Continuation) Pomona, CA | 6.4 |
| Silver Springs High (Continuation) Grass Valley, CA | 6.4 |
| Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center Los Angeles, CA | 6.5 |
| Armenian Fairytale Glendale, CA | 6.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santa Barbara Middle School
What grades does Santa Barbara Middle School serve?
Santa Barbara Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 9th.
How many students attend Santa Barbara Middle School?
Santa Barbara Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Barbara Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Barbara Middle School is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Santa Barbara Middle School rank in CA?
Santa Barbara Middle School is ranked #145 out of 1,387 private schools in CA.
What is Santa Barbara Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Barbara Middle School has a composite rating of 6.4 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Santa Barbara Middle School a private school?
Yes, Santa Barbara Middle School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 6th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Barbara
- Phone
- (805) 682-2989
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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