Sierra Madre Elementary School serves 627 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (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 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70%
- Reading Proficiency: 69%
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Sierra Madre Elementary School's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sierra Madre Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
50%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Madre Elementary School?
627 students attend Sierra Madre Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sierra Madre Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Madre Elementary School?
Sierra Madre Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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.
School Calendar
View the Sierra Madre Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day for Students - Shortened Day (K-8)
June 01, 2023 (Thursday)
Last Day of School- Early Dismissal
June 01, 2023 (Thursday)
Dismissal for last day
June 01, 2023 (Thursday)
Spring Break-NO SCHOOL
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break-NO SCHOOL
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
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