Sierra Ridge Middle School serves 292 students in grades 5-8.
Sierra Ridge Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierra Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sierra Ridge Middle School's student population of 292 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sierra Ridge Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sierra Ridge Middle School is 0.47, 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
#2474 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
70%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Sierra Ridge Middle School is ranked #2474 out of 3,649 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Ridge Middle School?
292 students attend Sierra Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sierra Ridge Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Ridge Middle School?
Sierra Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Ridge Middle School offer ?
Sierra Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Sierra Ridge Middle School part of?
Sierra Ridge Middle School is part of Pollock Pines Elementary School District.
School Reviews
1 8/20/2019
This school will give the kids answers or simply give the answers to Boost ratings. It is not diverse in ethnic diversity. This school has an administration that is unethical and does not value legal considerations.
4 4/16/2018
This is my school...... not sure how I feel about it
5 6/23/2017
The staff have worked hard with my son to help him achieve his goals! Great teachers!
5 12/3/2006
Sierra Ridge is California Distinguished School which now houses grades 5 - 8. The school has an award winning music department, in addition to a full scale sports program. All groups and sub-groups have met AYP and API standards and continue to exceed growth factors. There are several active parent advisories, including the Site Council, GATE Parent Advisory, Title One Advisory, Sports Boosters, Very Important Volunteers (VIVs), and Special Education Parent Representation. Behavior is managed by consistent adherence to the Proactive Discipline Handbook. The name of our discipline plan is Consequences with CARE.The most important quality of Sierra Ridge is its caring staff. Regardless of job title or description, all staff enable students to feel empowered to speak with adults about problems, report wrong-doings, and seek advice regarding poor choices.Sierra Ridge is a happy place of learning located on a plateau-like setting surrounded by the magnificence of towering pines of various genre and highlighted by streams of sunlight pouring over the well maintained and pristine campus of the Wolverines.
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