Serving 135 students in grades Kindergarten-8, La Tierra Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Tierra Community School's student population of 135 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2010
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
La Tierra Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Tierra Community School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#719 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Hispanic
14%
49%
White
77%
33%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Tierra Community School's ranking?
La Tierra Community School is ranked #719 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are La Tierra Community School often compared to?
La Tierra Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taylor Hicks School, Abia Judd Elementary School, Mountain Oak Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend La Tierra Community School?
135 students attend La Tierra Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of La Tierra Community School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Tierra Community School?
La Tierra Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does La Tierra Community School offer ?
La Tierra Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is La Tierra Community School part of?
La Tierra Community School is part of La Tierra Community School Inc (90900) School District.
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