Sierra Vista Elementary School (Closed 2012)
- Sierra Vista Elementary School served 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%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 298 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 44% | 62% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 57% | 77% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 84% | 45% |
| Black | 13% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10) | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Roosevelt Elementary School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sierra Vista Elementary School is Aaec - Smcc Campus (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is T G Barr School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 283 students
0.5 miles
2033 E. Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 953-2933 0.5 K-6 283 - Phoenix T G Barr School Grades: K-8 | 500 students
0.5 miles
2041 East Vineyard
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4900 0.5 K-8 500 - Phoenix John F Kennedy Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 407 students
0.8 miles
6825 South 10th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4220 0.8 K-3 407 - Phoenix Amy L. Houston Academy Special Education School
Grades: PK-8 | 98 students
0.9 miles
7139 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4230 0.9 PK-8 98 - Phoenix The Paideia Academy Of South Phoenix Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 592 students
0.9 miles
7777 South 15th Terrace
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040 0.9 K-8 592
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