Sierra Middle School
Sierra Middle School serves 621 students in grades 7-8.
Sierra Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sierra Middle School's student population of 621 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
621 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sierra Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Sierra Middle School is 0.68, 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
#4457 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
19%
22%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Middle School?
621 students attend Sierra Middle School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
51% of Sierra Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Middle School?
Sierra Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sierra Middle School offer ?
Sierra Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
School Reviews
5 11/10/2021
This is the best school in the San Joaquin area. the teachers are very caring and I love them. They're always there for you especially if you need anything.
5 11/10/2021
This school is very good and my kid loves it theirs very fun activities and are great academically.
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