La Tierra Community School

Summary:

La Tierra Community School is a public charter elementary school serving 120 students in grades K-8 in Prescott, Arizona. The school has a predominantly White student population, with Hispanic students making up the next largest group.

While La Tierra Community School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its performance on standardized tests has been mixed. The school excelled in 5th grade Science and 7th grade English Language Arts, but struggled in 3rd grade Math. Interestingly, the school's Hispanic and multi-racial students have generally outperformed their White peers. Additionally, La Tierra spends less per student than nearby Willow Creek Charter School.

Compared to nearby schools, La Tierra Community School performs better than Franklin Phonetic Primary School and Willow Creek Charter School on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts. However, the school lags behind traditional public schools like Abia Judd Elementary and Granite Mountain Middle School in both test scores and statewide rankings. Despite these challenges, La Tierra Community School has maintained a 0% dropout rate, a notable achievement.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

124 N Virginia St
Prescott, AZ 86301-3224

(928) 445-5100

District: La Tierra Community School Inc

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 139

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.3%

Hispanic:

15.8%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details La Tierra Community School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.66. (See more...)

Compare Details La Tierra Community School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.52. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.3%), Hispanic (15.8%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)

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Rank History for La Tierra Community School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at La Tierra Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2014	32.31	752^nd	1079	30.3%
2016	39.15	598^th	1079	44.6%
2017	33.94	698^th	1106	36.9%
2018	45.57	539^th	1109	51.4%
2021	56.11	484^th	1226	60.5%
2023	45.66	596^th	1245	52.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at La Tierra Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	68.44	221^st	1027	78.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at La Tierra Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	54.71	369^th	1201	69.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at La Tierra Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	54.07	338^th	820	58.8%
2023	44.37	574^th	1116	48.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at La Tierra Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	52.01	517^th	1219	57.6%
2022	50.36	407^th	824	50.6%
2023	46.73	563^rd	1219	53.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at La Tierra Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	56.93	459^th	1220	62.4%
2022	58.36	316^th	830	61.9%
2023	51.47	520^th	1216	57.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at La Tierra Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	37.74	688^th	1198	42.6%
2022	63.03	265^th	716	63.0%
2023	57.08	427^th	1170	63.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at La Tierra Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	22.71	592^nd	720	17.8%
2021	43.01	666^th	1161	42.6%
2023	28.43	777^th	1024	24.1%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at La Tierra Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	62.07	242^nd	832	70.9%
2023	50.52	336^th	854	60.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at La Tierra Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.67	304^th	717	57.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at La Tierra Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	62.58	239^th	820	70.9%
2023	30.94	519^th	806	35.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at La Tierra Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.52	249^th	810	69.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at La Tierra Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	59.75	256^th	780	67.2%
2023	39.75	388^th	675	42.5%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, April 1, 2019

Removed my child. Concerned about high turnover ( @40 )due to administation deficits and unprofessional liasons between staff and board members. Combined with gossip and untruths to cover these liasons, I removed my child after a favorite teacher was set up and replaced with a "favored" paraprofessional not qualified to replace the outcast teacher. Too bad, it could be such a positive place. Close Quote

Enrollment information for La Tierra Community School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	27	0	0	0	1	28
2013	72	0	4	0	3	79
2014	82	0	6	1	0	89
2015	90	0	9	1	1	101
2016	74	0	13	2	2	91
2017	78	0	15	2	4	99
2018	89	0	18	1	9	117
2019	102	2	13	4	7	128
2020	103	3	17	4	4	131
2021	76	0	13	1	4	94
2022	82	1	14	0	4	101
2023	84	2	25	0	9	120
2024	106	0	22	1	10	139

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Tierra Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	28	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	79	n/a	n/a	38
2014	89	n/a	n/a	41.6
2015	101	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	91	n/a	n/a	57.1
2017	99	n/a	n/a	52.5
2018	117	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	128	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	131	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	94	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	101	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	120	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	139	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Tierra Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	28	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	79	n/a	n/a	38
2014	89	n/a	n/a	41.6
2015	101	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	91	n/a	n/a	57.1
2017	99	n/a	n/a	52.5
2018	117	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	128	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	131	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	94	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	101	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	120	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	139	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for La Tierra Community School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$504 (5.6%)	$79 (0.9%)	$1,088 (12.0%)	$6,221 (68.9%)	$2,229 (24.7%)	$8,450 (93.5%)	$9,033
2020	$370 (4.2%)	$304 (3.5%)	$1,043 (11.9%)	$6,028 (68.7%)	$2,074 (23.6%)	$8,103 (92.3%)	$8,776

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Tierra Community School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	128	120	6.3%
African American	2	2
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	13	25	92.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	102	84	17.6%
Two or More Races	7	9	28.6%

Schools Near La Tierra Community School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)					AASA Mathematics (2024)					AzSCI Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
La Tierra Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	124 N Virginia St	Prescott	86301	Yavapai County	La Tierra Community School Inc	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 445-5100	139				106 (76.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.2%)								(n/a)														$00			$00
Washington Traditional School	Public	K-8	300 E Gurley St	Prescott	86301	Yavapai County	Prescott Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 445-5400	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Skyview School	Public, Charter	K-8	125 S Rush St	Prescott	86303	Yavapai County	Skyview School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 776-1730	214				193 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	80.5	158^th of 912 public elementary schools	82.7%		61.2	434^th of 1245 public elementary schools	65.1%	276	48.0	69.0	46.0	61.0	62.0	71.0	61.0	65.0	61.0	62.0	63.0	62.0		$00			$00
Discovery Gardens Preschool	Public	PK	551 1st St	Prescott	86301	Yavapai County	Prescott Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 442-1283	137	10	13.9		104 (75.9%)	2 (1.5%)	25 (18.2%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)								(n/a)													$47,610	$4,917	$408	$10,242	$33,861	$8,424	$42,286
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	201 Park Ave	Prescott	86303	Yavapai County	Prescott Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 717-3249	290	19	15.0		201 (69.3%)	2 (0.7%)	68 (23.4%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	51	402^nd of 912 public elementary schools	55.9%		69.8	339^th of 1245 public elementary schools	72.8%	63	34.0	62.0				51.0	37.0						$12,339	$2,263	$381	$4,908	$7,962	$1,733	$9,695
Mountain Oak Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1455 Willow Creek Rd	Prescott	86301	Yavapai County	Mountain Oak Charter School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 541-7700	90				67 (74.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (20.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	2 (2.2%)								(n/a)														$00			$00
Taylor Hicks School	Public	K-5	1845 Campbell Ave	Prescott	86301	Yavapai County	Prescott Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 717-3276	393	26	14.8		263 (66.9%)	1 (0.3%)	90 (22.9%)	4 (1.0%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (6.6%)	70.7	243^rd of 912 public elementary schools	73.4%		81.3	224^th of 1245 public elementary schools	82.0%	19	46.0	62.0				60.0	55.0						$11,131	$1,265	$243	$2,774	$7,948	$1,675	$9,622
Willow Creek Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2100 Willow Creek Rd	Prescott	86301	Yavapai County	Painted Pony Ranch Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 776-1212	57				42 (73.7%)	2 (3.5%)	8 (14.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	3 (5.3%)								(n/a)														$00			$00
Abia Judd Elementary School	Public	K-5	1749 N Williamson Valley Rd	Prescott	86305	Yavapai County	Prescott Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 717-3263	490	33	15.0		350 (71.4%)	6 (1.2%)	96 (19.6%)	5 (1.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.9%)	63	305^th of 912 public elementary schools	66.6%		82.5	212^th of 1245 public elementary schools	83.0%	93	47.0	53.0				57.0	49.0						$10,105	$917	$148	$1,981	$7,438	$1,604	$9,041
Granite Mountain Middle School	Public	K-8	1800 N Williamson Valley Rd	Prescott	86305	Yavapai County	Prescott Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 717-3253	486	33	14.8		331 (68.1%)	1 (0.2%)	113 (23.3%)	6 (1.2%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.2%)	54.9	367^th of 912 public elementary schools	59.8%		63.5	406^th of 1245 public elementary schools	67.4%	39			50.0	43.0				48.0	27.0		51.0		$9,829	$931	$145	$2,006	$6,975	$1,778	$8,753

Frequently Asked Questions about La Tierra Community School

What is the racial makeup of La Tierra Community School?

Students at La Tierra Community School are 76% White, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

How many students attend La Tierra Community School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 139 students attended La Tierra Community School.

What district is La Tierra Community School in?

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