Ocean Alternative Education Center vs. Tierra Pacifica Charter
Should I attend Ocean Alternative Education Center or Tierra Pacifica Charter? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Ocean Alternative Education Center
984 Bostwick Ln. Ste. 6
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Rating
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Top Rankings
Ocean Alternative Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Tierra Pacifica Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 110 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ocean Alternative Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
110 students
155 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#468 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
10
18
Grade 1 Students
8
17
Grade 2 Students
16
18
Grade 3 Students
9
17
Grade 4 Students
12
18
Grade 5 Students
10
17
Grade 6 Students
5
17
Grade 7 Students
19
17
Grade 8 Students
21
16
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
33%
25%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
54%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
