Serving 652 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sierra Madre Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Sierra Madre Elementary serves the southeast part of Sierra Madre, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest boundary located about 2.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierra Madre Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sierra Madre Elementary School's student population of 652 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
652 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sierra Madre Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sierra Madre Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#757 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Sierra Madre Elementary School's ranking?
Sierra Madre Elementary School is ranked #757 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sierra Madre Elementary School often compared to?
Sierra Madre Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Don Benito Fundamental, Hamilton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Madre Elementary School?
652 students attend Sierra Madre Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sierra Madre Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sierra Madre Elementary School?
Sierra Madre Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Madre Elementary School offer ?
Sierra Madre Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sierra Madre Elementary School part of?
Sierra Madre Elementary School is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
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