Sierra Vista K-8
Sierra Vista K-8 serves 580 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Sierra Vista K-8 placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sierra Vista K-8's student population of 580 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sierra Vista K-8 is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Sierra Vista K-8 is 0.69, which is more 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
#3893 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
42%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sierra Vista K-8 often compared to?
Sierra Vista K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Fairmont Charter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Vista K-8?
580 students attend Sierra Vista K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sierra Vista K-8 students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Vista K-8?
Sierra Vista K-8 has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sierra Vista K-8 offer ?
Sierra Vista K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sierra Vista K-8 part of?
Sierra Vista K-8 is part of Vacaville Unified School District.
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