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La Tierra Early Childhood Center
Elementary School · Saddleback Valley Unified · Mission Viejo, CA
A Saddleback Valley Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – Kindergarten.
24150 Lindley St., Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Academics
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Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where La Tierra Early Childhood Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,290/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mission Viejo), 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
$135,779
Median home value
$916,800
Median rent
$2,517/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92691; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph A. Gates Dli Magnet ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 908 | Compare → |
| Del Cerro ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Guidepost Montessori at AliciaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 161 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Saddleback Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 34
- District spending per student
- $15,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Tierra Early Childhood Center is listed in Saddleback Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Tierra Early Childhood Center
La Tierra Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Mission Viejo, CA, part of Saddleback Valley Unified, serving approximately 1 students in grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Tierra Early Childhood Center
What grades does La Tierra Early Childhood Center serve?
La Tierra Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend La Tierra Early Childhood Center?
La Tierra Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 1 students.
Is La Tierra Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, La Tierra Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Tierra Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, La Tierra Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (949) 707-5276
- Area population (ZIP 92691)
- 46,618
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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.
- 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 92691; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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