Alta Sierra Elementary School vs. Cottage Hill Elementary School
Should I attend Alta Sierra Elementary School or Cottage Hill Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Alta Sierra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alta Sierra Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 427 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cottage Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
327 students
427 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#611 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#2042 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
55
81
Grade 1 Students
60
58
Grade 2 Students
46
76
Grade 3 Students
41
92
Grade 4 Students
58
55
Grade 5 Students
67
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
19%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
42%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
49%
41%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
