Sierra Vista K-8 vs. Fairmont Charter Elementary School
Should you attend Sierra Vista K-8 or Fairmont Charter 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
Sierra Vista K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Fairmont Charter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 603 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sierra Vista 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 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 599 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fairmont Charter 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 17% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-6
Total Students
603 students
599 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3256 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#6594 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
43
129
Grade 1 Students
47
78
Grade 2 Students
50
76
Grade 3 Students
51
77
Grade 4 Students
52
77
Grade 5 Students
63
79
Grade 6 Students
67
83
Grade 7 Students
120
-
Grade 8 Students
110
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
8%
% Hispanic
35%
51%
% Black
5%
8%
% White
42%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
13%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
13%
