Sierra Vista Elementary School

10220 Paseo Del Norte Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Sierra Vista Elementary School serves 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 479 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Top 1% in NM)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sierra Vista Elementary School's student population of 479 students has declined by 34% over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

479 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Sierra Vista Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Sierra Vista Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Sierra Vista Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NM)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

29%

21%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sierra Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

28%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sierra Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

12%

Asian

Hispanic

66%

62%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sierra Vista Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

19%

21%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Sierra Vista Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.53

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of Sierra Vista Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

41%

73%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sierra Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Albuquerque Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sierra Vista Elementary School often compared to?

Sierra Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ventana Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend Sierra Vista Elementary School?

479 students attend Sierra Vista Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Sierra Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Vista Elementary School?

Sierra Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Sierra Vista Elementary School offer ?

Sierra Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Sierra Vista Elementary School part of?

Sierra Vista Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 479 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education