Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sierra Expeditionary Learning ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierra Expeditionary Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Sierra Expeditionary Learning's student population of 212 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sierra Expeditionary Learning ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sierra Expeditionary Learning is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#387 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
61%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Expeditionary Learning's ranking?
Sierra Expeditionary Learning is ranked #387 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sierra Expeditionary Learning often compared to?
Sierra Expeditionary Learningis often viewed alongside schools like Glenshire Elementary School, Donner Trail Elementary School, Truckee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Expeditionary Learning?
212 students attend Sierra Expeditionary Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sierra Expeditionary Learning students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Expeditionary Learning?
Sierra Expeditionary Learning has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Expeditionary Learning offer ?
Sierra Expeditionary Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sierra Expeditionary Learning part of?
Sierra Expeditionary Learning is part of Sierra Expeditionary Learning School District.
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