Sierra Vista Elementary School (Closed 2012)

6401 South 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sierra Vista Elementary School serves 298 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 44% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
298 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(10-11)
44%
62%
(10-11)
57%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
84%
48%
Black
13%
6%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.28
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sierra Vista Elementary School?
298 students attend Sierra Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sierra Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sierra Vista Elementary School?
Sierra Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sierra Vista Elementary School offer ?
Sierra Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sierra Vista Elementary School part of?
Sierra Vista Elementary School is part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District.

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