Plumas Avenue Elementary School vs. Sierra Avenue Elementary School
Should you attend Plumas Avenue Elementary School or Sierra Avenue Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Plumas Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Sierra Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Plumas Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sierra Avenue Elementary School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
335 students
358 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5091 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#6599 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
45
Grade 1 Students
52
59
Grade 2 Students
57
60
Grade 3 Students
54
63
Grade 4 Students
62
69
Grade 5 Students
53
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
3%
% Asian
28%
25%
% Hispanic
19%
16%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
40%
40%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
13%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
82%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
