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1794 Villa Avenue, Yuba City, CA 95993-8827
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 80th percentile among comparable California schools.
63.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 44.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 63.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 44.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 260/1,734 (85th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 419/1,735 (76th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 607 |
| Low-Income Students | 407 (67.1%) |
| English Learners | 84 (13.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.0 points from last year and rose 2.4 points over the full period. Math fell 3.4 points from last year and rose 1.7 points over the full period.
•Math +1.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 54.9% to 72.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.0-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 67.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 57% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 45%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 25.0% to 71.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
16.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 50.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Tierra Buena Elementary compare within the district?
Tierra Buena Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Yuba City Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Tierra Buena Elementary rank in California?
Tierra Buena Elementary ranks No. 260 of 1,734 in reading and No. 419 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Tierra Buena Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 6 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 57.6% meet the reading standard and 40.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Tierra Buena Elementary compare with other schools in Yuba City?
Tierra Buena Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 7 K–8 schools in Yuba City with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Yuba CityHow does Tierra Buena Elementary compare with other schools in Sutter County?
Tierra Buena Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 15 K–8 schools in Sutter County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sutter CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Tierra Buena ElementaryThis school | 44.4% | 63.8% |
| Andros Karperos | 21.1% | 30.5% |
| Barry Elementary | 30.6% | 37.3% |
