Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sierra Vista Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sierra Vista Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sierra Vista Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sierra Vista Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#5072 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Sierra Vista Elementary School is ranked #5072 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sierra Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Sierra Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foothill Knolls Of Innovation by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Vista Elementary School?
407 students attend Sierra Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sierra Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Vista Elementary School?
Sierra Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Vista Elementary School offer ?
Sierra Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sierra Vista Elementary School part of?
Sierra Vista Elementary School is part of Upland Unified School District.
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