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Goleta Valley Junior High

Goleta, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 7–8
sbunified.org6100 Stow Canyon Rd., Goleta, CA 93117(805) 967-3486
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

706 students tested

54.8% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 53.5% did.

  • Exceeded22.5%
  • Met32.3%
  • Nearly met21.2%
  • Not met24.0%

Math

713 students tested

48.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 48.9% did.

  • Exceeded31.6%
  • Met17.3%
  • Nearly met21.5%
  • Not met29.6%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

8.1% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year755745
Suspended in or out of school9.0% · 688.1% · 60
Suspensions14897
Violence with injury80
Violence without injury10076
Weapons72
Drugs2318
Defiance only00
Other101

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall738737
Suspended out of school3.5% · 267.6% · 56
Suspended in school0.4% · 35.0% · 37
Expelled0.0% · 00.4% · 3
Attendance
California Department of Education

16.0% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted747743
Chronically absent13.7% · 10216.0% · 119

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Midsize

Enrollment

736 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino48.0%
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White37.9%
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Black or African American1.2%
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Asian5.0%
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Two or More Races7.6%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 060141406020

District
Santa Barbara Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
736 students
Teachers (FTE)
37.6

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