Tara Hills Elementary School serves 361 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 20%
- Reading Proficiency: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tara Hills Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tara Hills Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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)20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
18%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Tara Hills Elementary School?
361 students attend Tara Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Tara Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tara Hills Elementary School?
Tara Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tara Hills Elementary School offer ?
Tara Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Tara Hills Elementary School part of?
Tara Hills Elementary School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
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