Tierra Pacifica Charter

986 Bostwick Ln.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
9/
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Top 20%
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).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 155 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Tierra Pacifica Charter's student population of 155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
155 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Tierra Pacifica Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tierra Pacifica Charter is 0.56, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#468 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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55-59%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tierra Pacifica Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-64%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tierra Pacifica Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
25%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
61%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Tierra Pacifica Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tierra Pacifica Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #468 out of 3,649 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Tierra Pacifica Charter?
155 students attend Tierra Pacifica Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Tierra Pacifica Charter students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tierra Pacifica Charter?
Tierra Pacifica Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 155 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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