Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sierra Avenue Elementary 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sierra Avenue Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
365 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Attitude Is A Little Thing That Makes A Big Difference
School Rankings
Sierra Avenue Elementary School 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 Sierra Avenue Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#7056 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Sierra Avenue Elementary School is ranked #7056 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sierra Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Sierra Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poplar Avenue Elementary School, Wyandotte Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Avenue Elementary School?
365 students attend Sierra Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Sierra Avenue Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sierra Avenue Elementary School?
Sierra Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Sierra Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sierra Avenue Elementary School part of?
Sierra Avenue Elementary School is part of Thermalito Union Elementary School District.
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