Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-6, La Tercera Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Tercera Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
La Tercera Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Tercera Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5237 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
52%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Tercera Elementary School's ranking?
La Tercera Elementary School is ranked #5237 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are La Tercera Elementary School often compared to?
La Tercera Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loma Vista Immersion Academy, Mcdowell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend La Tercera Elementary School?
313 students attend La Tercera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of La Tercera Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Tercera Elementary School?
La Tercera Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Tercera Elementary School offer ?
La Tercera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is La Tercera Elementary School part of?
La Tercera Elementary School is part of Old Adobe Union School District.
School Calendar
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Date
First Day of School
August 14, 2024 (Wednesday)
Fall Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 04, 2025 (Wednesday)
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