Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Tara Hills 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tara Hills Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcoming • Inclusive • Diverse • Community • Supportive
School Rankings
Tara Hills 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 Tara Hills Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7250 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
18%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tara Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Tara Hills Elementary School is ranked #7250 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tara Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Tara Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shannon Elementary School, Caliber Beta Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tara Hills Elementary School?
343 students attend Tara Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Tara Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tara Hills Elementary School?
Tara Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tara Hills Elementary School offer ?
Tara Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Tara Hills Elementary School part of?
Tara Hills Elementary School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
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