Sierra Elementary School

747 W. Ave. J-12
Lancaster, CA 93534
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sierra Elementary School serves 598 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Sierra Elementary School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
598 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sierra Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
11%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
24%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sierra Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
57%
56%
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Black
26%
5%
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White
9%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.60
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sierra Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sierra Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sierra Elementary School often compared to?
Sierra Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Elementary School?
598 students attend Sierra Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sierra Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Elementary School?
Sierra Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Elementary School offer ?
Sierra Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sierra Elementary School part of?
Sierra Elementary School is part of Lancaster Elementary School District.

School Reviews

1   8/27/2020
This school is really trash and can get shut down for all I care.
- Posted by Parent - jake
2   3/9/2007
The classes at this school are very over crowded. In our 4th grader's class there are 35 students that are practically sitting on top of each other. This is so unfair to the students and the teacher. There is no possible way that she can honestly know the abilities of each of the students. The academics have dropped tremendously. Our 4th grader came from being student of the month several times, principal honor roll for two years running now to making b's and c's.. This problem needs to be addressed immediately. We are very involved with what is going on in class.
- Posted by Parent - blufo

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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