Serving 582 students in grades 6-8, Sierra Madre Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: 57%
- Reading Proficiency: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierra Madre Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sierra Madre Middle School's student population of 582 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sierra Madre Middle School is 0.75, 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)57%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sierra Madre Middle School often compared to?
Sierra Madre Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall Fundamental, Charles W. Eliot Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Madre Middle School?
582 students attend Sierra Madre Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Sierra Madre Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Madre Middle School?
Sierra Madre Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Madre Middle School offer ?
Sierra Madre Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sierra Madre Middle School part of?
Sierra Madre Middle School is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
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5 7/19/2016
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