Sierra Elementary School serves 162 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the California state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
162 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-69%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-69%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
17%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
68%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Elementary School?
162 students attend Sierra Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Sierra Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Sierra Elementary School offer ?
Sierra Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Sierra Elementary School part of?
Sierra Elementary School is part of Sierra Unified School District.
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