Tierra Pacifica Charter

About Tierra Pacifica Charter

Tierra Pacifica Charter School is a public charter school located in Santa Cruz, California. It is dedicated to providing a quality education to students in grades K-8. The school is committed to creating a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Tierra Pacifica offers a unique approach to education that combines the best of traditional and progressive education philosophies.
The school focuses on project-based learning, which encourages students to explore their interests and develop their talents. Through this approach, students are able to gain a deeper understanding of the material they are studying and develop their skills in problem-solving and critical thinking. In addition to the core curriculum, Tierra Pacifica also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities such as music, art, and athletics.
The school is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment. Tierra Pacifica offers a variety of programs and services to support the needs of all students, including those with special needs. The school also has a strong commitment to sustainability, and it has implemented a variety of environmental initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Tierra Pacifica Charter School is an excellent choice for families looking for an educational environment that is both challenging and supportive. The school provides an exceptional learning experience for its students and is committed to helping them reach their potential.

Address:	986 Bostwick Ln. Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone:	(831) 462-9404
Site:	tierrapacifica.org
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	155 students

Overview Tierra Pacifica Charter

Tierra Pacifica Charter serves 155 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Tierra Pacifica Charter placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Tierra Pacifica Charter

Tierra Pacifica Charter is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Tierra Pacifica Charter is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.