Dunham Charter vs Tierra Pacifica Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 164 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunham Charter
Petaluma · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
166 students
Tierra Pacifica Charter
Santa Cruz · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
166 students
| Measure | Dunham Charter Petaluma, California | Tierra Pacifica Charter Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #661 of 5,693 | #534 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9431 of 50,301 | #7808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 166 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 166 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.1% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Petaluma | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tierra Pacifica Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 72.7).
- •Tierra Pacifica Charter does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Dunham Charter does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Dunham Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 28.9%).
- •Tierra Pacifica Charter does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 23.7).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dunham Charter better than Tierra Pacifica Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Tierra Pacifica Charter ranks higher (75.3 vs 72.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dunham Charter and Tierra Pacifica Charter?
About 164 km in a straight line, between Petaluma and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunham Charter: 166. Tierra Pacifica Charter: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunham Charter and Tierra Pacifica Charter rank in California?
Dunham Charter is 661st of 5,693 and Tierra Pacifica Charter is 534th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).