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#4111 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 43% in state
Tierra Pacifica Charter
Elementary School · Live Oak Elementary · Santa Cruz, CA
A Live Oak Elementary charter elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
986 Bostwick Ln., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
- Math 44% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tierra Pacifica Charter score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 48% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tierra Pacifica Charter 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Cruz), 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
$108,261
Median home value
$1,064,600
Median rent
$2,291/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
53.6%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95062; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Alternative Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Green Acres ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Midtown MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Vhm Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 41 | 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.
Live Oak Elementary
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tierra Pacifica Charter is listed in Live Oak Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tierra Pacifica Charter
Tierra Pacifica Charter is a public elementary school in Santa Cruz, CA, part of Live Oak Elementary, serving approximately 163 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,111 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tierra Pacifica Charter
What grades does Tierra Pacifica Charter serve?
Tierra Pacifica Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Tierra Pacifica Charter?
Tierra Pacifica Charter has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tierra Pacifica Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Tierra Pacifica Charter is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tierra Pacifica Charter rank in CA?
Tierra Pacifica Charter ranks #4,111 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Tierra Pacifica Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Tierra Pacifica Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Pacifica Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tierra Pacifica Charter has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tierra Pacifica Charter a charter school?
Yes, Tierra Pacifica Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Tierra Pacifica Charter a Title I school?
No, Tierra Pacifica Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tierra Pacifica Charter?
28.8% of students at Tierra Pacifica Charter 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 163
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (831) 462-9404
- Area population (ZIP 95062)
- 36,047
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 95062; 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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