Excellent
#968 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 10% in state
Vieja Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Hope Elementary · Santa Barbara, CA
A Hope Elementary elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
434 Nogal Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93110
- Math 64% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vieja Valley Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 71% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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
24.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vieja Valley 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$118,819
Median home value
$1,101,100
Median rent
$2,358/mo
College educated
48.3%
Homeownership
59.8%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trivium Charter School VoyageCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Hope ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Laguna Blanca SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Santa Barbara County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Hope Elementary
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,623NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vieja Valley Elementary is listed in Hope Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vieja Valley Elementary
Vieja Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Barbara, CA, part of Hope Elementary, serving approximately 306 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #968 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vieja Valley Elementary
What grades does Vieja Valley Elementary serve?
Vieja Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Vieja Valley Elementary?
Vieja Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vieja Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vieja Valley Elementary is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vieja Valley Elementary rank in CA?
Vieja Valley Elementary ranks #968 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vieja Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Vieja Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Vieja Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vieja Valley Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vieja Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Vieja Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vieja Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Vieja Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vieja Valley Elementary?
24.5% of students at Vieja Valley 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
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (805) 967-1239
- Area population (ZIP 93110)
- 16,385
- Area average commute
- 15.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 93110; 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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