Sierramont Middle School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(408) 923-1955
Sierramont Middle School serves 980 students in grades 6-8.
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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 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% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
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 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 13% 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 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #1213 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 72% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 5% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Ruskin Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 602 students10
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
Math: 61% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 2,144 students10
0.4 miles
1377 Piedmont Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 347-3800 0.4 9-12 2,144 - San Jose Majestic Way Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 516 students10
0.5 miles
1855 Majestic Way
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1925 0.5 K-5 516 - San Jose Cherrywood Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 314 students10
0.8 miles
2550 Greengate Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1915 0.8 K-5 314
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