Serving 166 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tierra Pacifica Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tierra Pacifica Charter's student population of 166 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tierra Pacifica Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tierra Pacifica Charter is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1834 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
63%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tierra Pacifica Charter's ranking?
Tierra Pacifica Charter is ranked #1834 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tierra Pacifica Charter often compared to?
Tierra Pacifica Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Alternative Education Center, Slvusd Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tierra Pacifica Charter?
166 students attend Tierra Pacifica Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Tierra Pacifica Charter students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tierra Pacifica Charter?
Tierra Pacifica Charter has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tierra Pacifica Charter offer ?
Tierra Pacifica Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Tierra Pacifica Charter part of?
Tierra Pacifica Charter is part of Live Oak Elementary School District.
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