La Tercera Elementary School
Tel:
(707)765-4303
- La Tercera Elementary School serves 341 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- La Tercera Elementary School's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 341 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- La Tercera Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of La Tercera Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5711 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 43% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Old Adobe Union School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to La Tercera Elementary School is Casa Grande High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Live Oak Charter (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mcdowell Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Petaluma Mcdowell Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 230 students
0.6 miles
421 S. Mcdowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707)778-4745 0.6 K-6 230 - Petaluma Miwok Valley Language Academy Charter Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 374 students
0.6 miles
1010 Saint Francis Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707)765-4304 0.6 K-6 374 - Petaluma Casa Grande High School Grades: 9-12 | 1670 students
0.8 miles
333 Casa Grande Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707)778-4677 0.8 9-12 1670 - Petaluma Sonoma Mountain High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 28 students
0.8 miles
299 Casa Grande Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707)778-4738 0.8 9-12 28 - Petaluma Live Oak Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 296 students
1.0 miles
100 Gnoss Concourse Bldg. 1
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707)762-9020 1.0 K-8 296
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