Serving 155 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Tierra Pacifica Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tierra Pacifica Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Tierra Pacifica Charter's student population of 155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tierra Pacifica Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tierra Pacifica Charter is 0.55, which is less 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
#1192 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
25%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
62%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tierra Pacifica Charter's ranking?
Tierra Pacifica Charter is ranked #1192 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tierra Pacifica Charter often compared to?
Tierra Pacifica Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Alternative Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tierra Pacifica Charter?
155 students attend Tierra Pacifica Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Tierra Pacifica Charter students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tierra Pacifica Charter?
Tierra Pacifica Charter has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Tierra Pacifica Charter offer ?
Tierra Pacifica Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Tierra Pacifica Charter part of?
Tierra Pacifica Charter is part of Live Oak Elementary School District.
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