Sierra House Elementary School serves 362 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Math Proficiency: 43%
- Reading Proficiency: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sierra House Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sierra House Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
46%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sierra House Elementary School often compared to?
Sierra House Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tahoe Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra House Elementary School?
362 students attend Sierra House Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sierra House Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra House Elementary School?
Sierra House Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sierra House Elementary School offer ?
Sierra House Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sierra House Elementary School part of?
Sierra House Elementary School is part of Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
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