Excellent
#1005 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 11% in state
Tierra Bonita Elementary
Elementary School · Poway Unified · Poway, CA
A Poway Unified elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14678 Tierra Bonita Rd., Poway, CA 92064
- Math 79% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tierra Bonita Elementary score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2018, reaching 78% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tierra Bonita Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated717/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Poway), 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
$144,201
Median home value
$971,600
Median rent
$2,261/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Midland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Skills Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Childrens Preschool Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.9 mi | 3 | 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.
Poway Unified
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #6 of 38
- District spending per student
- $15,231NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tierra Bonita Elementary is listed in Poway Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tierra Bonita Elementary
Tierra Bonita Elementary is a public elementary school in Poway, CA, part of Poway Unified, serving approximately 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,005 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tierra Bonita Elementary
What grades does Tierra Bonita Elementary serve?
Tierra Bonita Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Tierra Bonita Elementary?
Tierra Bonita Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tierra Bonita Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tierra Bonita Elementary is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tierra Bonita Elementary rank in CA?
Tierra Bonita Elementary ranks #1,005 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Tierra Bonita Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tierra Bonita Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Tierra Bonita Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tierra Bonita Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tierra Bonita Elementary a charter school?
No, Tierra Bonita Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tierra Bonita Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tierra Bonita Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tierra Bonita Elementary?
10.3% of students at Tierra Bonita 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
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (858) 748-8540
- Area population (ZIP 92064)
- 48,555
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 92064; 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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