B
Good
76/100

Santa Barbara Junior High

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 721 East Cota St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Overall
B
76/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 45% · Math 39% proficient · 53rd percentile in California
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

76
Repit Score
out of 100
502
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%53/100reading 49th percentile, math 58th percentile among California middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (−3 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency39% (+2 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%72%reading +11 pts, math +16 pts85th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%25%reading -9 pts, math -3 pts29th percentile (list)
Low-income30%25%reading -8 pts, math -3 pts30th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 721 East Cota St.
City Santa Barbara
ZIP Code 93103
District 0601414
NCES School ID 060141406030
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 93103

Understanding the community around Santa Barbara Junior High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $104,238
Per Capita Income $54,774
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 50.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.5%
High School or Higher 85.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,332,400
Median Rent $2,263
Owner-Occupied 48.2%
Renter-Occupied 51.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Santa Barbara Junior High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 81.7%
White 12.6%
Two or More Races 3.4%
Black 0.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 502
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Santa Barbara Junior High?
Santa Barbara Junior High has a Repit School Score of 76 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Santa Barbara Junior High?
Santa Barbara Junior High has 502 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Santa Barbara Junior High serve?
Santa Barbara Junior High serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Santa Barbara Junior High receive per student?
Santa Barbara Junior High receives $19,787 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Santa Barbara Junior High in 93103 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,751,857
Avg Monthly Rent
$4,248
1-Year Change
+5.8%
% Renters
51.8%

Other Schools in 93103

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026