Below Average
#8238 of 9,539 schools in CA
Tara Hills Elementary
Elementary School · West Contra Costa Unified
2300 Dolan Way, San Pablo, CA 94806
Enrollment
343
Student-Teacher
20.2:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
343
Student-Teacher
20.2:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#8,238 of 9,539
In San Pablo
#6 of 9
public schools
In district
#36 of 52
West Contra Costa Unified
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Tara Hills Elementary
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About Tara Hills Elementary
Tara Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in San Pablo, CA, part of West Contra Costa Unified. Tara Hills Elementary serves approximately 343 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Tara Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,238 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Tara Hills Elementary show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 5.0
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Tara Hills Elementary runs 20.2:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
45% of students at Tara Hills Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Tara Hills Elementary — Students at Tara Hills Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.4/10.
How Tara Hills Elementary Compares
See how Tara Hills Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2300 Dolan Way, San Pablo, CA 94806
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Tara Hills Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. West County Mandarin (rated 8.9/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Pinole), which scores notably higher. Another option is Shannon Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Pinole), which scores notably higher. Additionally, EL SOBRANTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 6.6/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby El Sobrante), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Pablo, see our San Pablo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shannon Elementary Pinole | 0.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Caliber: Beta Academy Richmond | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Pinole Middle Pinole | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| West County Mandarin Pinole | 0.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Betty Reid Soskin Middle El Sobrante | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Spectrum Center Tara Hills Campus San Pablo | 0.6 mi | — |
| SPECTRUM CENTER - TARA HILLS San Pablo | 0.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Seneca Family of Agencies, Catalyst Academy El Sobrante | 0.9 mi | — |
| SENECA FAMILY OF AGENCIE- CATALYST ACADEMY El Sobrante | 0.9 mi | — |
| Aspire Richmond Technology Academy Oakland | 1.0 mi | 3.2 |
| PATTYS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Richmond | 1.2 mi | — |
| King's Academy Pinole | 1.0 mi | — |
| A Better Chance / California Autism Foundation Richmond | 1.0 mi | — |
| A BETTER CHANCE SCHOOL/CAL AUTISM FOUNDATION Richmond | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Making Waves Academy Richmond | 1.1 mi | 7.2 |
| BIG MINDS Pinole | 1.2 mi | — |
| Big Minds Unschool Online Pinole | 1.2 mi | — |
| Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy Oakland | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
| EL SOBRANTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL El Sobrante | 1.3 mi | 6.6 |
| El Sobrante Christian School El Sobrante | 1.3 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94806 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,818
Median Home Value
$582,000
Median Rent
$2,013/mo
Population
61,749
College Educated
22.7%
Homeownership
50.6%
Avg Commute
34.1 min
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Median Age
36.3
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| Bear Gulch Elementary Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 4.3 |
| Bidwell Elementary Red Bluff, CA | 4.3 |
| Brooks Elementary Windsor, CA | 4.3 |
| Bryant Elementary San Francisco, CA | 4.3 |
| Burbank Elementary San Diego, CA | 4.3 |
| Cabrillo Elementary Fremont, CA | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tara Hills Elementary
What grades does Tara Hills Elementary serve?
Tara Hills Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Tara Hills Elementary?
Tara Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tara Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tara Hills Elementary is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tara Hills Elementary rank in CA?
Tara Hills Elementary ranks #8,238 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Tara Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tara Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Tara Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tara Hills Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tara Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Tara Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tara Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tara Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tara Hills Elementary?
62.1% of students at Tara Hills 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 62.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.6%
- Phone
- (510) 231-1428
Resources & Links
District
West Contra Costa Unified- District Enrollment
- 25,575
- Schools in District
- 54
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,205
- District Rank
- #36 of 52
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