Ocean Alternative Education Center vs Tierra Pacifica Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 48 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ocean Alternative Education Center
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–8
76 students
Tierra Pacifica Charter
Santa Cruz · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
166 students
| Measure | Ocean Alternative Education Center Santa Cruz, California | Tierra Pacifica Charter Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2247 of 5,693 | #534 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29216 of 50,301 | #7808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 76 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 76 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 72% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tierra Pacifica Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 44.1).
- •Tierra Pacifica Charter does better on math proficiency (72% vs 24.5%).
- •Tierra Pacifica Charter does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54.5%).
- •Tierra Pacifica Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 47.4%).
- •Tierra Pacifica Charter does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 25.3).
- •Tierra Pacifica Charter is the larger school with 166 students compared with 76.
- •Ocean Alternative Education Center is a public school while Tierra Pacifica Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ocean Alternative Education Center better than Tierra Pacifica Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Tierra Pacifica Charter ranks higher (75.3 vs 44.1 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 Ocean Alternative Education Center and Tierra Pacifica Charter?
About 48 m in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ocean Alternative Education Center: 76. Tierra Pacifica Charter: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ocean Alternative Education Center and Tierra Pacifica Charter rank in California?
Ocean Alternative Education Center is 2247th of 5,693 and Tierra Pacifica Charter is 534th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).