Sierra Montessori serves 135 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
5%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
91%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sierra Montessori?
135 students attend Sierra Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sierra Montessori students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Montessori?
Sierra Montessori has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sierra Montessori offer ?
Sierra Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sierra Montessori part of?
Sierra Montessori is part of Twin Ridges Elementary School District.
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