Tierra Pacifica Charter
Tel:
(831)462-9404
- Tierra Pacifica Charter serves 155 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Tierra Pacifica Charter's student population of 155 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 155 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Tierra Pacifica Charter's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Tierra Pacifica Charter is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. 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 | #864 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 62% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Live Oak Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Tierra Pacifica Charter is Harbor High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ocean Alternative Education Center (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Green Acres Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Santa Cruz Green Acres Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 394 students
0.0 miles
966 Bostwick Ln.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831)475-0111 0.0 K-5 394 - Santa Cruz Ocean Alternative Education Center Grades: K-8 | 70 students
0.0 miles
984 Bostwick Ln. Ste. 6
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831)475-0767 0.0 K-8 70 - Santa Cruz Special Education Preschool Magnet School
Grades: M
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984 Bostwick Ln. Ste. 1
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831)475-6333 0.0 M n/a - Santa Cruz Harbor High School Grades: 9-12 | 902 students
0.5 miles
300 La Fonda Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831)429-3810 0.5 9-12 902 - Santa Cruz De Laveaga Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 602 students
0.6 miles
1145 Morrissey Blvd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831)429-3807 0.6 K-5 602
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