Serving 274 students in grades 4-8, Sisson ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sisson's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Mount Shasta, CA, encompassing approximately 136 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 7.4 miles and the furthest edge located 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sisson's student population of 274 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
274 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sisson ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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
#3351 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
81%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sisson's ranking?
Sisson is ranked #3351 out of 9,523 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sisson?
274 students attend Sisson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sisson students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sisson?
Sisson has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than 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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