Serving 599 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sierra Oaks K-8 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 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: 43%
- Reading Proficiency: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierra Oaks K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sierra Oaks K-8's student population of 599 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sierra Oaks K-8 is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
47%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sierra Oaks K-8 often compared to?
Sierra Oaks K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Sequoia Elementary School, Gateway International by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Oaks K-8?
599 students attend Sierra Oaks K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sierra Oaks K-8 students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Oaks K-8?
Sierra Oaks K-8 has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Oaks K-8 offer ?
Sierra Oaks K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sierra Oaks K-8 part of?
Sierra Oaks K-8 is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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