La Tercera Elementary School serves 297 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Tercera Elementary School's student population of 297 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
297 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of La Tercera Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
3%
12%

Hispanic
39%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
54%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend La Tercera Elementary School?
297 students attend La Tercera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of La Tercera Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Tercera Elementary School?
La Tercera Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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.
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