Sierra Oaks K-8
Sierra Oaks K-8 serves 701 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Sierra Oaks K-8 placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 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 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sierra Oaks K-8 places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Sierra Oaks K-8's student population of 701 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-8 |
Total Students | 701 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Sierra Oaks K-8 is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sierra Oaks K-8 is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3905 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 8% | 12% |
Hispanic | 21% | 54% |
Black | 9% | 5% |
White | 53% | 23% |
Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | San Juan Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Gateway International (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Sacramento Gateway International Charter School
Math: 45% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 553 students10
0.8 miles
900 Morse Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-5103 0.8 K-8 553 - Sacramento California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 327 students10
1.2 miles
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910 1.2 K-8 327 - Sacramento Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 429 students10
1.2 miles
2929 Belmar St.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4595 1.2 K-6 429 - Sacramento General Davie Junior Primary Center
1.5 miles
1500 Dom Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2416 1.5 n/a n/a - Sacramento Isador Cohen Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 270 students10
1.5 miles
9025 Salmon Falls Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5840 1.5 K-6 270
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