Sierra Vista Middle School
Sierra Vista Middle School serves 225 students in grades 6-8.
Sierra Vista Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (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 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sierra Vista Middle School's student population of 225 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sierra Vista Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Middle School is 0.11, 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
#6408 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
n/a
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Middle School often compared to?
Sierra Vista Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Mesa Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Vista Middle School?
225 students attend Sierra Vista Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sierra Vista Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Vista Middle School?
Sierra Vista Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sierra Vista Middle School offer ?
Sierra Vista Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sierra Vista Middle School part of?
Sierra Vista Middle School is part of Hacienda La Puente Unified School District.
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