Sierra Middle School vs. Central Middle School
Should you attend Sierra Middle School or Central Middle 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
Overview
Serving 830 students in grades 7-8, Sierra Middle 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 584 students in grades 7-8, Central Middle 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
830 students
584 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6439 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#6229 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
443
273
Grade 8 Students
387
311
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
85%
76%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
7%
14%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
11%
