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Monte Vista Elementary

730 North Hope Ave., Santa Barbara, CA, 93110

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 801 of 7047 in California

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Monte Vista Elementary

730 North Hope Ave., Santa Barbara, CA, 93110

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 801 of 7047 in California

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About Monte Vista Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 62% in Reading.
14
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
283
Total Students
$110978
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 63.25%
Asian 4.59%
Hispanic 28.98%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 1.77%
Native Am. 1.06%
White
63.25%
Asian
4.59%
Hispanic
28.98%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
1.77%
Native Am.
1.06%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 283
45.94%
130 Female
54.06%
153 Male

Student Population

283 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

906 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Monte Vista Elementary Contact Information

Address

730 North Hope Ave., Santa Barbara, CA, 93110

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Phone

(805) 687-5333

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TOP 801 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Monte Vista Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Monte Vista Elementary students achieved high rankings in the 2025 Santa Barbara County Math Superbowl, continuing its tradition of mathematical excellence.

FAQ

Q1. What makes the academic environment at Monte Vista Elementary in 2026 so tough?

Ans. The school emphasizes personal success and mastery of fundamental subjects in a tranquil and conducive environment for focused academic endeavor.

Q2. How many kids are going to Monte Vista Elementary this term?

Ans. There are currently 315 students enrolled, and they benefit from a supportive community and high standards of student readiness.

Q3. How good are Monte Vista Elementary School students at math?

Ans. Monte Vista Elementary has a 71% math proficiency rate, which shows that they are dedicated to high-quality teaching and academic success.

Q4. What does the staff at Monte Vista Elementary do to keep the tone of the campus the same?

Ans. Staff members work together to make sure that all elementary school students know what to expect and feel safe.

Q5. Why are so many parents happy with how open Monte Vista Elementary is?

Ans. Families like how the school office is clear about its goals and open to communication. This builds trust in the community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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