Serving 644 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Buena Terra Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buena Terra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Buena Terra Elementary School's student population of 644 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buena Terra Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buena Terra Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#507 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
12%
Hispanic
41%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buena Terra Elementary School's ranking?
Buena Terra Elementary School is ranked #507 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Buena Terra Elementary School often compared to?
Buena Terra Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raymond Temple Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Buena Terra Elementary School?
644 students attend Buena Terra Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Buena Terra Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buena Terra Elementary School?
Buena Terra Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Buena Terra Elementary School offer ?
Buena Terra Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Buena Terra Elementary School part of?
Buena Terra Elementary School is part of Centralia Elementary School District.
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