Sierra Oaks K-8
Tel:
(916)575-2390
- Sierra Oaks K-8 serves 729 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Sierra Oaks K-8's student population of 729 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 729 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sierra Oaks K-8's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sierra Oaks K-8 is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3803 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 54% |
| Black | 9% | 6% |
| White | 53% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Juan Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sierra Oaks K-8 is Encina Preparatory High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Gateway International (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sacramento Gateway International Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 485 students
0.8 miles
900 Morse Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916)286-5103 0.8 K-8 485 - Sacramento California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 322 students
1.2 miles
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916)325-0910 1.2 K-8 322 - Sacramento Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 478 students
1.2 miles
2929 Belmar St.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916)395-4595 1.2 K-6 478 - Sacramento General Davie Junior Primary Center Grades: K | 1 students
1.5 miles
1500 Dom Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916)575-2416 1.5 K 1 - Sacramento Isador Cohen Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 256 students
1.5 miles
9025 Salmon Falls Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916)228-5840 1.5 K-6 256
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