Below Average
#8422 of 9,539 schools in CA
Santa Ynez Valley Charter
Elementary School · Santa Ynez Valley Charter District · Santa Ynez, CA
A charter elementary school in Santa Ynez, CA where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1224 Tyndall St., Santa Ynez, CA 93460
- Math 24% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Santa Ynez Valley Charter score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 36% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Santa Ynez Valley Charter 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average281/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,932
Median home value
$1,187,700
Median rent
$2,604/mo
College educated
37.5%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K | 0.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Santa Ynez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 1–8 | 0.3 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Santa Ynez Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 144 | 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 Ynez Valley Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Santa Ynez Valley Charter is listed in Santa Ynez Valley Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santa Ynez Valley Charter
Santa Ynez Valley Charter is a public elementary school in Santa Ynez, CA, part of Santa Ynez Valley Charter District, serving approximately 170 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,422 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Ynez Valley Charter
What grades does Santa Ynez Valley Charter serve?
Santa Ynez Valley Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Santa Ynez Valley Charter?
Santa Ynez Valley Charter has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Ynez Valley Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Ynez Valley Charter is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Ynez Valley Charter rank in CA?
Santa Ynez Valley Charter ranks #8,422 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Santa Ynez Valley Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Ynez Valley Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Santa Ynez Valley Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Ynez Valley Charter has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Santa Ynez Valley Charter a charter school?
Yes, Santa Ynez Valley Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Santa Ynez Valley Charter a Title I school?
No, Santa Ynez Valley Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Ynez Valley Charter?
22.4% of students at Santa Ynez Valley Charter 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 170
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (805) 686-7360
- Area population (ZIP 93460)
- 6,425
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 93460; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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