Goleta Union scores stay steady as racial gaps persist

Overall results

Goleta Union School District’s test scores remained steady during the 2025-26 school year. The district’s overall results did not show a broad change from the prior level described in the report.

Differences among racial groups

The results also showed differences among racial groups. That means the overall district picture did not reflect the same outcome for every group of students.

Steady districtwide scores and unequal results among racial groups can exist at the same time. The two findings describe different parts of student performance: one concerns the overall direction of scores, while the other concerns how results compare across groups.

What the results show

The results put both measures in view. Overall scores held steady, but racial disparities remained part of the district’s academic picture for 2025-26.

The reported results do not establish the size of the differences between groups or explain why they occurred. Those details would be needed to assess how wide the disparities were and what actions, if any, the district may consider.