Excellent
#446 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 5% in state
Tree of Life Charter
Elementary School · Tree of Life Charter District · Ukiah, CA
A charter elementary school in Ukiah, CA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 966, Ukiah, CA 95482
- Math 35% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tree of Life Charter score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 39% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tree of Life 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,998/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ukiah), 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
$70,063
Median home value
$473,000
Median rent
$1,335/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95482; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tree of Life Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,837NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Tree of Life Charter is listed in Tree of Life Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tree of Life Charter
Tree of Life Charter is a public elementary school in Ukiah, CA, part of Tree of Life Charter District, serving approximately 89 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #446 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tree of Life Charter
What grades does Tree of Life Charter serve?
Tree of Life Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Tree of Life Charter?
Tree of Life Charter has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tree of Life Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Tree of Life Charter is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tree of Life Charter rank in CA?
Tree of Life Charter ranks #446 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Tree of Life Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Tree of Life Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Tree of Life Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tree of Life Charter has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Tree of Life Charter a charter school?
Yes, Tree of Life Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Tree of Life Charter a Title I school?
No, Tree of Life Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tree of Life Charter?
56.2% of students at Tree of Life 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
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Mendocino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (707) 462-0913
- Area population (ZIP 95482)
- 33,396
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 95482; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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