The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (11-12)
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(11-12)88%
52%
Black
(11-12)n/a
6%
White
(11-12)12%
26%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
83%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Elementary School?
16 students attend Sierra Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sierra Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are White.
What grades does Sierra Elementary School offer ?
Sierra Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sierra Elementary School part of?
Sierra Elementary School is part of Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District.
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