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#4745 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 50% in state
La Tercera Elementary
Elementary School · Old Adobe Union · Petaluma, CA
An Old Adobe Union elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1600 Albin Way, Petaluma, CA 94954
- Math 32% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Tercera Elementary score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Tercera Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Petaluma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,564
Median home value
$790,100
Median rent
$2,405/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94954; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdowell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Miwok Valley Elementary CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Live Oak CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Loma Vista Immersion AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 468 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Old Adobe Union
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,683NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Tercera Elementary is listed in Old Adobe Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Tercera Elementary
La Tercera Elementary is a public elementary school in Petaluma, CA, part of Old Adobe Union, serving approximately 313 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,745 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Tercera Elementary
What grades does La Tercera Elementary serve?
La Tercera Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend La Tercera Elementary?
La Tercera Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Tercera Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Tercera Elementary is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Tercera Elementary rank in CA?
La Tercera Elementary ranks #4,745 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is La Tercera Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
La Tercera Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at La Tercera Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Tercera Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is La Tercera Elementary a charter school?
No, La Tercera Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Tercera Elementary a Title I school?
No, La Tercera Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Tercera Elementary?
33.5% of students at La Tercera Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (707) 765-4303
- Area population (ZIP 94954)
- 38,000
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94954; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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