Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Montecito Union ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 344 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 89% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Montecito Union ranks within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montecito Union is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Montecito Union?
344 students attend Montecito Union.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Montecito Union students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montecito Union?
Montecito Union has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Montecito Union offer ?
Montecito Union offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 344 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 89% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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