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Terra Bella Elementary

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Terra Bella Elementary ranks 3514 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

3514^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 40% of California elementary schools

Summary

Terra Bella Elementary is a K-5 public school serving 455 students in the rural community of Terra Bella, part of the Terra Bella Union Elementary district, and has shown remarkable improvement over the last decade, rising from one of the state's lowest rankings to a consistent, mid-level performer.

The school has particular strengths in supporting English Language Learners, where it ranks in the top 15% of schools statewide, and its math scores are stronger than both its own district average and several nearby schools like Alta Vista Elementary and Jim Maples Academy. While test scores are below state averages, Terra Bella outperforms other local schools with similar high rates of student economic disadvantage, such as West Putnam Elementary. However, science scores are an area for growth, and chronic absenteeism, while matching the state average, is higher than at schools like Hope Elementary.

With per-student spending among the highest in the area, the school's sustained progress suggests effective use of resources. Parents should note that performance varies for different student groups; the school excels with English Learners but has historically struggled to support students with disabilities. For context, nearby Santa Fe Elementary achieves higher scores with a similar student population, indicating what might be possible with different approaches.

455

Students ?

22.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,221

Per pupil spending ?

93.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9364 Road 238
Terra Bella, CA 93270-9400

(559) 535-4451

District: Terra Bella Union Elementary

Students who attend Terra Bella Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Carl Smith Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

97.1%

White:

1.8%

Asian:

0.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 5th percentile in 2015 → 40th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 35 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (34% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English Language Arts/Literacy scores 11 pts below the California average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg32%

California avg41%

3,514^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Bottom 40%▲ up 35 pts since 2015

From bottom 5% (2015) to bottom 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

935^th of 1,543Terra Bella Union Elementary among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	35.8	3514 of 5857	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.6	3955 of 5869	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.4	4024 of 5859	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.3	4008 of 5883	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	18.0	1207 of 1417	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.1	4181 of 5789	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	24.2	4303 of 5662	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	11.2	5422 of 5692	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	7.7	5533 of 5614	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	12.0	5349 of 5611	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	13.6	5129 of 5530	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	14.2	5006 of 5390	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	20.2	4667 of 5377	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	13.1	5011 of 5314	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	11.2	4950 of 5193	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	12.0	4815 of 5113	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	18.9	4382 of 5113	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	21.1	3913 of 4818	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	9.3	4685 of 4822	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	12.8	4497 of 4809	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2019	20.3	2328 of 2585	9.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	68.2	457 of 3162	85.5%	★★★★☆
2023	62.4	697 of 3245	78.5%	★★★★☆
2022	74.1	403 of 3311	87.8%	★★★★☆
2021	57.5	141 of 602	76.6%	★★★★☆
2019	63.3	726 of 3275	77.8%	★★★★☆
2018	60.2	844 of 3246	74.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	31.2	3763 of 5597	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.3	3773 of 5612	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.0	4049 of 5609	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.9	4318 of 5635	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.0	1052 of 1267	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	28.9	3913 of 5492	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.9	4464 of 5413	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	51.3	2196 of 5107	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.7	2789 of 5107	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.3	2805 of 5087	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.2	2815 of 5084	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.1	3236 of 4963	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.8	3438 of 4830	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	46.9	2663 of 5460	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.0	3455 of 5517	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.4	3191 of 5363	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.8	2934 of 5264	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.5	824 of 1110	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.7	3300 of 5173	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.6	3580 of 5084	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	41.2	3033 of 5628	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.0	3819 of 5643	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.8	3705 of 5638	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.3	3511 of 5663	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	17.6	1094 of 1272	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.4	4076 of 5510	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.0	3861 of 5431	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2024)86th percentile+53 vs school

Hispanic (2025)57th percentile+17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)51st percentile+11 vs school

Male (2025)46th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2025)33rd percentile-7 vs school

Disabled (2019)10th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy38%-11 vs state

Mathematics32%-5 vs state

Science24%-9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CSA Spanish Overall (2025)				CSA Spanish Listening (2025)				CSA Spanish Writing (2025)				CSA Spanish Reading (2025)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Overall 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Overall 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Overall 5th Grade	CSA Spanish Overall All Grades	CSA Spanish Listening 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Listening 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Listening 5th Grade	CSA Spanish Listening All Grades	CSA Spanish Writing 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Writing 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Writing 5th Grade	CSA Spanish Writing All Grades	CSA Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Reading 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading 5th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading All Grades	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Terra Bella Elementary	Public	K-5	9364 Road 238	Terra Bella	93270	Tulare County	Terra Bella Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 535-4451	455	20	22.7	93.4%	8 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	442 (97.1%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.8	3514^th of 5857 public elementary schools	40.0%		29.6	3955^th of 5869 public elementary schools	32.6%	441																	23.8		23.8	41.2	39.4	33.9				38.2	39.1	32.4	25.0				32.4					$21,221	$5,811	$15,410
Hope Elementary	Public	K-8	613 West Teapot Dome Ave.	Porterville	93257	Tulare County	Hope Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 784-1064	237	10	23.7	55.3%	66 (27.8%)	0 (0.0%)	157 (66.2%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	61.9	1970^th of 5857 public elementary schools	66.4%		58.1	2140^th of 5869 public elementary schools	63.5%	170																	60.9	54.2	57.5	50.0	15.4	52.2	50.0	62.5	75.0	50.3	73.1	19.2	56.5	60.7	54.2	62.5	54.3					$17,697	$778	$16,919
Ducor Union Elementary	Public	K-8	23761 Avenue 56	Ducor	93218	Tulare County	Ducor Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 534-2261	136	9	15.1	77.2%	7 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	127 (93.4%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18	5011^th of 5857 public elementary schools	14.4%		10	5687^th of 5869 public elementary schools	3.1%	676																	7.1	11.8	9.7	26.7	36.4	28.6	8.3	8.3	29.4	23.5	20.0	45.5	7.1	0.0	16.7	17.7	17.3					$20,632	$2,427	$18,205
Vandalia Elementary	Public	K-5	271 East College Ave.	Porterville	93257	Tulare County	Porterville Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 782-7260	556	22	25.1	97.3%	35 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	406 (73.0%)	9 (1.6%)	87 (15.6%)	4 (0.7%)	15 (2.7%)	37.7	3364^th of 5857 public elementary schools	42.6%		33.7	3628^th of 5869 public elementary schools	38.2%	264																	12.4		12.4	46.2	34.1	44.8				41.5	42.0	28.0	35.1				34.7	98.3				$18,206	$3,609	$14,597
Santa Fe Elementary	Public	K-5	286 East Orange Ave.	Porterville	93257	Tulare County	Porterville Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 782-6614	809	36	22.3	88.9%	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	795 (98.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	71.3	1543^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	73.7%		59.4	2094^th of 5869 public elementary schools	64.3%	551	15.3	21.1	5.1	13.8	41.9	27.2	29.7	33.2	19.4	29.0	6.8	18.3	9.7	18.4	3.4	10.4	42.4		42.4	61.3	50.0	55.1				55.6	62.9	55.7	44.9				54.6					$18,754	$3,702	$15,052
Olive Street Elementary	Public	K-6	255 West Olive Ave.	Porterville	93257	Tulare County	Porterville Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 782-7190	624	24	25.5	98.6%	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	604 (96.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	45.3	2869^th of 5857 public elementary schools	51.0%		46.7	2753^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	53.1%	116																	13.8		13.8	54.8	39.1	41.9	47.6			45.6	57.7	34.0	23.4	36.6			37.5	95.3	96.2	95.3	96.2	$17,413	$3,937	$13,476
John J. Doyle Elementary	Public	K-6	1045 East Orange Ave.	Porterville	93257	Tulare County	Porterville Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 782-7140	552	22	24.8	99.3%	21 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	513 (92.9%)	4 (0.7%)	5 (0.9%)	4 (0.7%)	5 (0.9%)	26.8	4241^st of 5857 public elementary schools	27.6%		22	4679^th of 5869 public elementary schools	20.3%	438																	5.6		5.6	27.4	33.8	32.2	36.1			32.5	36.5	33.7	23.1	22.7			28.6					$18,794	$5,333	$13,461
West Putnam Elementary	Public	K-6	1345 West Putnam Ave.	Porterville	93257	Tulare County	Porterville Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 782-7280	478	20	23.7	96.4%	13 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	457 (95.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	21.9	4678^th of 5857 public elementary schools	20.1%		21.8	4703^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	19.9%	25	13.4	4.4	2.0	7.4	41.8	6.7	23.5	26.4	11.9	8.9	3.9	8.6	6.0	4.4	2.0	4.3	12.3		12.3	28.1	24.1	27.1	26.6			26.6	37.3	30.9	13.7	22.7			25.7					$18,822	$4,225	$14,597
Jim Maples Academy	Public	K-6	252 North Westwood	Porterville	93257	Tulare County	Burton Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 781-1658	466	19	24.5	88.6%	34 (7.3%)	4 (0.9%)	373 (80.0%)	11 (2.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.8%)	22.9	4605^th of 5857 public elementary schools	21.4%		22.7	4607^th of 5869 public elementary schools	21.5%	2																	24.2		24.2	24.7	31.3	37.9	29.4			30.7	9.6	22.4	28.8	9.8			17.9					$19,844	$2,333	$17,511
Saucelito Elementary	Public	K-8	17615 Avenue 104	Terra Bella	93270	Tulare County	Saucelito Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 784-2164	75	5	13.8	78.7%	24 (32.0%)	4 (5.3%)	47 (62.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																			21.4							44.2							27.9					$20,947	$547	$20,400

Frequently Asked Questions about Terra Bella Elementary

How many students attend Terra Bella Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 455 students attended Terra Bella Elementary.

What district is Terra Bella Elementary in?

Terra Bella Union Elementary

Is Terra Bella Elementary a good school?

Terra Bella Elementary ranks 3514^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Terra Bella Elementary?

Students at Terra Bella Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.

What schools do graduates of Terra Bella Elementary attend?

Students who attend Terra Bella Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carl Smith Middle

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