Sierra Foothill Charter
Tel:
(209) 742-6222
Sierra Foothill Charter serves 130 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Sierra Foothill Charter placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sierra Foothill Charter places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Sierra Foothill Charter's student population of 130 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 130 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sierra Foothill Charter is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sierra Foothill Charter is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2930 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 75% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mariposa County Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sierra Foothill Charter is Spring Hill High (Continuation School) (7.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Spring Hill Opportunity (7.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mariposa Spring Hill High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 13 students
7.9 miles
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290 7.9 9-12 13 - Mariposa Spring Hill Opportunity Alternative School
Grades: K-8
7.9 miles
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290 7.9 K-8 n/a - Mariposa Mariposa Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 417 students
8.7 miles
5044 Jones St.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0340 8.7 K-8 417 - Mariposa County Community Alternative School
Grades: K-12
8.8 miles
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290 8.8 K-12 n/a - Mariposa Mariposa County High School Grades: 9-12 | 476 students
8.8 miles
5074 Old Hwy.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0260 8.8 9-12 476
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