Is La Colina Junior High a good school?

La Colina Junior High ranks 445 th of 2752 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend La Colina Junior High?

In the 2021-22 school year, 898 students attended La Colina Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of La Colina Junior High?

Students at La Colina Junior High are 47% White, 41% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

La Colina Junior High School in Santa Barbara CA

Performance Trends

Compare Details La Colina Junior High ranks better than 83.8% of middle schools in California. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Santa Barbara Unified School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details La Colina Junior High has the largest middle school student body size in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. Racial makeup is: White (46.5%), Hispanic (41.1%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Colina Junior High is 22.3. 3 middle schools in the Santa Barbara Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare La Colina Junior High employs 40.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Colina Junior High is $10,904. 3 middle schools in the Santa Barbara Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

La Colina Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks La Colina Junior High 445^th of 2752 California public middle schools. (See La Colina Junior High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Santa Barbara Unified 660^th of 2062 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at La Colina Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2013	73.48	499^th	2379	79.0%
2015	86.16	308^th	2477	87.6%
2016	87.47	285^th	2497	88.6%
2017	90.00	239^th	2508	90.5%
2018	87.49	299^th	2480	87.9%
2019	87.55	319^th	2715	88.3%
2022	81.61	443^rd	2740	83.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at La Colina Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	79.84	75^th	462	83.8%
2019	76.89	117^th	554	78.9%
2022	78.69	118^th	665	82.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Colina Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	74.55	390^th	2230	82.5%
2019	66.62	573^rd	2369	75.8%
2022	61.76	696^th	2458	71.7%

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Rank History for Homeless students at La Colina Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	74.28	58^th	336	82.7%

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Rank History for Female students at La Colina Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	86.85	280^th	2262	87.6%
2019	87.93	273^rd	2380	88.5%
2022	82.43	386^th	2509	84.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at La Colina Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	51.38	471^st	1369	65.6%
2019	58.50	417^th	1491	72.0%
2022	53.22	504^th	1531	67.1%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at La Colina Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	35.71	127^th	193	34.2%

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Rank History for Male students at La Colina Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	86.66	288^th	2273	87.3%
2019	85.59	328^th	2407	86.4%
2022	78.58	460^th	2527	81.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at La Colina Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	62.75	308^th	700	56.0%
2019	52.31	411^th	745	44.8%
2022	67.10	272^nd	733	62.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at La Colina Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	69.79	454^th	2072	78.1%
2019	73.06	435^th	2213	80.3%
2022	55.47	840^th	2359	64.4%

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Rank History for White students at La Colina Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	90.94	53^rd	1496	96.5%
2019	89.16	98^th	1602	93.9%
2022	84.19	158^th	1555	89.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for La Colina Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2012	415	13	54	299	2	2	43	0	828
2013	414	13	45	338	0	2	34	0	846
2014	406	13	48	340	3	1	28	0	839
2015	435	11	52	318	3	0	12	0	831
2016	524	12	62	342	5	1	1	0	947
2017	526	10	61	349	3	1	11	0	961
2018	452	8	38	370	1	2	30	0	901
2019	452	8	42	365	2	2	40	0	911
2020	420	5	31	346	3	2	48	0	855
2021	445	5	42	341	3	2	49	1	888
2022	418	5	40	369	3	2	60	1	898

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Colina Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	828	35.8	23.1	n/a
2013	846	36.1	23.4	31
2014	839	33.9	24.7	28.7
2015	831	35.0	23.7	23.6
2016	947	39.0	24.2	24.9
2017	961	34.4	27.9	27.4
2018	901	38.6	23.3	34.7
2019	911	39.8	22.8	29.7
2020	855	n/a	n/a	29.8
2021	888	38.6	23.0	34.8
2022	898	40.2	22.3	41.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Colina Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	828	35.8	23.1	n/a
2013	846	36.1	23.4	31
2014	839	33.9	24.7	28.7
2015	831	35.0	23.7	23.6
2016	947	39.0	24.2	24.9
2017	961	34.4	27.9	27.4
2018	901	38.6	23.3	34.7
2019	911	39.8	22.8	29.7
2020	855	n/a	n/a	29.8
2021	888	38.6	23.0	34.8
2022	898	40.2	22.3	41.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for La Colina Junior High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$10,904

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Colina Junior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 319^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 443^rd of 2740 Middle schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Colina Junior High)	71.2	67.7	3.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Barbara Unified)	58.7	53	5.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	49.2	2.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (La Colina Junior High)	65.5	50.5	15%
7th Grade Mathematics (Santa Barbara Unified)	50	40.8	9.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	32	5.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Colina Junior High)	62.2	54	8.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Barbara Unified)	55.3	46.3	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	46.6	2.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (La Colina Junior High)	64.1	46.5	17.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Santa Barbara Unified)	50	36.2	13.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.2	7.4%
8th Grade Science (La Colina Junior High)	52.7	49.1	3.6%
8th Grade Science (Santa Barbara Unified)	41.3	36.6	4.8%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	29.2	1.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Pandemic (2020-2021)	Change (%)
Total Students	911	888	2.5%
African American	8	5	37.5%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	42	42
Hispanic	365	341	6.6%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	452	445	1.5%
Two or More Races	40	49	22.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.7%	34.8%	5%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2022)				Ranking (2021)				CAST Science (2022)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2022)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2022)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	SchoolDigger Rating (2022)	Average Standard Score (2021)	Statewide Rank (2021)	State Percentile (2021)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
La Colina Junior High	Public	7-8	4025 Foothill Rd.	Santa Barbara	93110	Santa Barbara County	Santa Barbara Unified	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(805) 967-4506	898	40	22.3	41.9%	418 (46.5%)	5 (0.6%)	369 (41.1%)	40 (4.5%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	60 (6.7%)	81.6	445^th of 2752 public middle schools	83.8%					(n/a)	49.1	49.1		67.7	54.0	60.5		50.5	46.5	48.4	$10,904
La Cumbre Junior High	Public	7-8	2255 Modoc Rd.	Santa Barbara	93101	Santa Barbara County	Santa Barbara Unified	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(805) 687-0761	491	27	18.2	87.8%	50 (10.2%)	2 (0.4%)	427 (87.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	34.3	1647^th of 2752 public middle schools	40.2%					(n/a)	17.4	17.4		40.0	34.1	37.1		23.1	23.8	23.4	$12,527
Alta Vista	Public	7-8	215 E. Ortega St.	Santa Barbara	93101	Santa Barbara County	Santa Barbara Unified	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(805) 966-0883	51	2	24.8	80.4%	8 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (78.4%)	2 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)								(n/a)		13.3				28.6				14.3
Santa Barbara Junior High	Public	7-8	721 E. Cota St.	Santa Barbara	93103	Santa Barbara County	Santa Barbara Unified	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(805) 963-7751	630	35	18.0	72.5%	147 (23.3%)	2 (0.3%)	449 (71.3%)	8 (1.3%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.0%)	36.4	1577^th of 2752 public middle schools	42.7%					(n/a)	24.4	24.4		34.1	36.4	35.3		25.0	23.1	24.1	$11,844
Goleta Valley Junior High	Public	7-8	6100 Stow Canyon Rd.	Goleta	93117	Santa Barbara County	Santa Barbara Unified	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(805) 967-3486	744	37	19.9	51.7%	258 (34.7%)	4 (0.5%)	371 (49.9%)	56 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.1%)	78.2	525^th of 2752 public middle schools	80.9%					(n/a)	43.7	43.7		61.1	53.1	57.0		56.4	42.8	49.4	$11,572
Carpinteria Middle	Public	6-8	5351 Carpinteria Ave.	Carpinteria	93013	Santa Barbara County	Carpinteria Unified	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(805) 684-4544	438	29	15.0	70.5%	76 (17.4%)	1 (0.2%)	346 (79.0%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	51.8	1126^th of 2752 public middle schools	59.1%		43.9	459^th of 894 public middle schools	48.7%	667	18.1	18.1	46.8	42.2	36.4	41.6	36.7	41.5	38.9	39.1	$7,363

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