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Cerra Vista Elementary School

2151 Cerra Vista Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
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Cerra Vista Elementary School serves 534 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 42%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 48%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cerra Vista Elementary School's student population of 534 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
534 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cerra Vista Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
42%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
48%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cerra Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
63%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
26%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.54
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cerra Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Hollister School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?

42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Cerra Vista Elementary School?

534 students attend Cerra Vista Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

63% of Cerra Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Cerra Vista Elementary School?

Cerra Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Cerra Vista Elementary School offer ?

Cerra Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Cerra Vista Elementary School part of?

Cerra Vista Elementary School is part of Hollister School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 42%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 48%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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