Serving 1,695 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sitting Bull Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,695 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sitting Bull Academy serves the southwest part of Apple Valley, CA, covering an area of approximately 41.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 12.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sitting Bull Academy's student population of 1,695 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,695 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Sitting Bull Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sitting Bull Academy is 0.56, 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
#5782 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
59%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 19-year historical data
White
30%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 19-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 Sitting Bull Academy's ranking?
Sitting Bull Academy is ranked #5782 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sitting Bull Academy often compared to?
Sitting Bull Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Vanguard Preparatory by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sitting Bull Academy?
1,695 students attend Sitting Bull Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sitting Bull Academy students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sitting Bull Academy?
Sitting Bull Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sitting Bull Academy offer ?
Sitting Bull Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sitting Bull Academy part of?
Sitting Bull Academy is part of Apple Valley Unified School District.
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