Very Good
#2013 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Terra Bella Elementary
Elementary School · Terra Bella Union Elementary · Terra Bella, CA
A Terra Bella Union Elementary elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9364 Road 238, Terra Bella, CA 93270
- Math 29% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Terra Bella Elementary score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Terra Bella 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average503/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,795
Median home value
$291,800
Median rent
$1,082/mo
College educated
5.8%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93270; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–8 | 2.6 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Hope ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–8 | 4.3 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Ducor Union ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | 4.7 mi | 160 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Terra Bella Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,638NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Terra Bella Elementary is listed in Terra Bella Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Terra Bella Elementary
Terra Bella Elementary is a public elementary school in Terra Bella, CA, part of Terra Bella Union Elementary, serving approximately 481 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,013 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Terra Bella Elementary
What grades does Terra Bella Elementary serve?
Terra Bella Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Terra Bella Elementary?
Terra Bella Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terra Bella Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Terra Bella Elementary is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Terra Bella Elementary rank in CA?
Terra Bella Elementary ranks #2,013 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Terra Bella Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Terra Bella Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Terra Bella Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Terra Bella Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Terra Bella Elementary a charter school?
No, Terra Bella Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Terra Bella Elementary a Title I school?
No, Terra Bella Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Terra Bella Elementary?
93.6% of students at Terra Bella 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 481
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (559) 535-4451
- Area population (ZIP 93270)
- 5,703
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 93270; 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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