Tierra Pacifica Charter
986 Bostwick Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1756
Summary
Tierra Pacifica Charter is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 82nd percentile among comparable California schools.
57.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
54.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 57.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 54.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 396/1,734 (77th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 221/1,735 (87th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 166 |
| Low-Income Students | 47 (28.5%) |
| English Learners | 4 (2.4%) |
School Website
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.2 points from last year and rose 4.1 points over the full period. Math rose 2.5 points from last year and rose 10.1 points over the full period.
•Math +10.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 40.0% to 70.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 65% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 23%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 35.3% to 70.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.2-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Pacifica Charter compare within the district?
Tierra Pacifica Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Live Oak Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Tierra Pacifica Charter rank in California?
Tierra Pacifica Charter ranks No. 396 of 1,734 in reading and No. 221 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Tierra Pacifica Charter compare with other schools in Santa Cruz?
Tierra Pacifica Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Santa Cruz with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa CruzHow does Tierra Pacifica Charter compare with other schools in Santa Cruz County?
Tierra Pacifica Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–8 schools in Santa Cruz County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Cruz CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Tierra Pacifica CharterThis school | 54.6% | 57.4% |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | 32.1% | 47.2% |
