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La Cumbre Junior High

Santa Barbara Unified · Santa Barbara County · 2255 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3935

(805) 687-0761 · www.sbunified.org

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5/10
#671
Rank 671 out of 1,315
Top 51%
English Language Arts5/10 · #755 · 43rd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #593 · 55th percentile
Science5/10 · #744 · 44th percentile

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School Overview

La Cumbre Junior High sits in the heart of Santa Barbara, where the scenery is gorgeous but the academic competition is real — this is a community that takes education seriously. Landing right around the middle of the pack statewide, it's a solid choice for families looking for a grounded, accessible middle school experience without the pressure of the most cutthroat campuses. The surrounding Santa Barbara neighborhoods are family-friendly and walkable, with a strong sense of community that tends to carry over into school life, making it a comfortable fit for families who value connection as much as classroom performance.

Student Demographics

404 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
363 (90%)
White
32 (8%)
Other
9 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners181 (45%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged353 (87%)
Students with Disabilities80 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

426
Enrollment
24.2
Teachers (FTE)
17.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
31.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #216 · 84th percentile

201 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found