Sierra Vista Middle School
Tel:
(626) 933-4000
- Sierra Vista Middle School serves 258 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sierra Vista Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Sierra Vista Middle School's student population of 258 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 258 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Sierra Vista Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Sierra Vista Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #7634 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 96% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hacienda La Puente Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sierra Vista Middle School is La Puente High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sparks Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Del Valle Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Puente Del Valle Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 363 students
0.3 miles
801 N. Del Valle St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4100 0.3 K-6 363 - La Puente La Puente High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,152 student
0.6 miles
15615 E. Nelson Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 934-6700 0.6 9-12 1,152 - La Puente William Workman High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,080 student
0.6 miles
16303 E. Temple Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-8800 0.6 9-12 1,080 - La Puente Workman Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 368 students
0.6 miles
16000 Workman St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4200 0.6 K-6 368 - La Puente Sparks Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 463 students
0.7 miles
15151 E. Temple Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-5100 0.7 K-6 463
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