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Tierrasanta Elementary School

5450 La Cuenta Dr.
San Diego, CA 92124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tierrasanta Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 531 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Tierrasanta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Tierrasanta Elementary School's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
531 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Tierrasanta Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tierrasanta Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1683 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Tierrasanta Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tierrasanta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tierrasanta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Tierrasanta Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Tierrasanta Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
6%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Tierrasanta Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
36%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Tierrasanta Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Tierrasanta Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Tierrasanta Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Tierrasanta Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Tierrasanta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tierrasanta Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Tierrasanta Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tierrasanta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tierrasanta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tierrasanta Elementary School's ranking?
Tierrasanta Elementary School is ranked #1683 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tierrasanta Elementary School often compared to?
Tierrasanta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kumeyaay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tierrasanta Elementary School?
531 students attend Tierrasanta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Tierrasanta Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tierrasanta Elementary School?
Tierrasanta Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Tierrasanta Elementary School offer ?
Tierrasanta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tierrasanta Elementary School part of?
Tierrasanta Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Tierrasanta Elementary School located?
Tierrasanta Elementary School is located in the Tierrasanta neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Tierrasanta.
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Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 531 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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