Serving 636 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Tierra Bonita Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tierra Bonita Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tierra Bonita Elementary School's student population of 636 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
636 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Tierra Bonita Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tierra Bonita Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7385 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
21%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tierra Bonita Elementary School's ranking?
Tierra Bonita Elementary School is ranked #7385 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tierra Bonita Elementary School often compared to?
Tierra Bonita Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Elementary School, Discovery by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tierra Bonita Elementary School?
636 students attend Tierra Bonita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Tierra Bonita Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tierra Bonita Elementary School?
Tierra Bonita Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tierra Bonita Elementary School offer ?
Tierra Bonita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Tierra Bonita Elementary School part of?
Tierra Bonita Elementary School is part of Eastside Union Elementary School District.
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