Sisson serves 273 students in grades 4-8.
Sisson placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sisson's student population of 273 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
273 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Sisson is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sisson is 0.33, 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
#1407 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
11%
56%

Black
3%
5%

White
81%
21%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sisson's ranking?
Sisson is ranked #1407 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sisson often compared to?
Sissonis often viewed alongside schools like Mccloud 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 34% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Sisson?
273 students attend Sisson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sisson students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sisson?
Sisson has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sisson offer ?
Sisson offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Sisson part of?
Sisson is part of MT. Shasta Union Elementary School District.
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