Serving 60 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sierra Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sierra Primary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Herlong, CA, covering approximately 265.7 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 14.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge being 30.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierra Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sierra Primary's student population of 60 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
60 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sierra Primary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sierra Primary is 0.53, which is less 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
#7855 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Primary's ranking?
Sierra Primary is ranked #7855 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Primary?
60 students attend Sierra Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sierra Primary students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sierra Primary?
Sierra Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Primary offer ?
Sierra Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sierra Primary part of?
Sierra Primary is part of Fort Sage Unified School District.
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