Goleta Valley Junior High
Goleta, CA · Santa Barbara Unified · Grades 7-8
345th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 73%· Stable
Goleta Valley Junior High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Goleta Valley Junior High 345th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 73% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2015 to 73th in 2025.
Goleta Valley Junior High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 713 students tested
Goleta Valley Junior High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 736 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50.1% | 48.0% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| White | 36.9% | 37.9% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 7.6% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 6.8% | 5.0% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Goleta Valley Junior High
Typical home value $1.40M in zip 93117 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Goleta Valley Junior High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9La Colina Junior HighSanta Barbara Unified · 4.5 mi away182nd of 1,294
ELA 69% · Math 61% - 6La Cumbre Junior HighSanta Barbara Unified · 6.3 mi away600th of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 35% - –Alta VistaSanta Barbara Unified · 8 mi away
- 4Santa Barbara Junior HighSanta Barbara Unified · 8.5 mi away859th of 1,294
ELA 31% · Math 27% - 6Carpinteria MiddleCarpinteria Unified · 18.6 mi away583rd of 1,294
ELA 44% · Math 34% - 8Jonata MiddleBuellton Union Elementary · 23.8 mi away341st of 1,294
ELA 59% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Goleta Valley Junior High in?
Goleta Valley Junior High is part of the Santa Barbara Unified district in Goleta, California.
Is Goleta Valley Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Goleta Valley Junior High 345th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Goleta Valley Junior High?
Hispanic 48%, White 38%, Two or more races 8%, Asian 5% (736 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Goleta Valley Junior High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93117 is $1.40M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.