Santa Barbara Community Academy vs. Monroe Elementary School
Should you attend Santa Barbara Community Academy or Monroe Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Santa Barbara Community Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Monroe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 197 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Santa Barbara Community Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Monroe Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
197 students
322 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6081 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3182 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
18
44
Grade 1 Students
28
43
Grade 2 Students
28
43
Grade 3 Students
41
39
Grade 4 Students
26
44
Grade 5 Students
22
50
Grade 6 Students
34
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
98%
73%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
2%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
11%
