Sierramont Middle School
Tel:
(408)923-1955
- Sierramont Middle School serves 980 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Sierramont Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Sierramont Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Sierramont Middle School's student population of 980 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 980 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Sierramont Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sierramont Middle School is 0.45, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #975 out of 9584 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 72% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 5% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Berryessa Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sierramont Middle School is Piedmont Hills High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Berryessa Union Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ruskin Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Ruskin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 602 students
0.2 miles
1401 Turlock Ln.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408)923-1950 0.2 K-5 602 - San Jose Berryessa Union Elementary School Alternative School
Grades: K-8
0.4 miles
1376 Piedmont Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408)923-1830 0.4 K-8 n/a - San Jose Piedmont Hills High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2144 students
0.4 miles
1377 Piedmont Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408)347-3800 0.4 9-12 2144 - San Jose Majestic Way Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 516 students
0.5 miles
1855 Majestic Way
San Jose, CA 95132
(408)923-1925 0.5 K-5 516 - San Jose Cherrywood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 314 students
0.8 miles
2550 Greengate Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408)923-1915 0.8 K-5 314
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