Sierra Middle School vs. Brookside
Should I attend Sierra Middle School or Brookside? 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
Sierra Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Brookside ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 555 students in grades 7-8, Sierra Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 735 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Brookside 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 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
K-8
Total Students
555 students
735 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2095 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#498 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
79
Grade 1 Students
-
68
Grade 2 Students
-
72
Grade 3 Students
-
91
Grade 4 Students
-
87
Grade 5 Students
-
96
Grade 6 Students
5
92
Grade 7 Students
255
75
Grade 8 Students
295
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
27%
% Hispanic
51%
30%
% Black
11%
7%
% White
19%
29%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%