Serving 848 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sandia Academy 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 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 848 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sandia Elementary serves the west part of Apple Valley, CA, covering an area of approximately 7.6 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandia Academy's student population of 848 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
848 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Proudly Preparing our Students for Their Future
School Rankings
Sandia Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandia Academy is 0.51, 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
#9299 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandia Academy's ranking?
Sandia Academy is ranked #9299 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sandia Academy often compared to?
Sandia Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mariana Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sandia Academy?
848 students attend Sandia Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sandia Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% 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 Sandia Academy?
Sandia Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sandia Academy offer ?
Sandia Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sandia Academy part of?
Sandia Academy is part of Apple Valley Unified School District.
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