Sierra Middle School vs. Mable Barron
Should I attend Sierra Middle School or Mable Barron? 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
Mable Barron ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
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 662 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mable Barron 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than 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).
Grades Offered
7-8
K-8
Total Students
555 students
662 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2095 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2540 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
74
Grade 1 Students
-
71
Grade 2 Students
-
72
Grade 3 Students
-
68
Grade 4 Students
-
88
Grade 5 Students
-
83
Grade 6 Students
5
89
Grade 7 Students
255
69
Grade 8 Students
295
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
8%
% Hispanic
51%
53%
% Black
11%
13%
% White
19%
19%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%