Serving 29 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sierra Oaks School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 79%).
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
29 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)21-39%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-79%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
69%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sierra Oaks School Inc School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sierra Oaks School?
29 students attend Sierra Oaks School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sierra Oaks School students are White, and 31% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Sierra Oaks School offer ?
Sierra Oaks School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sierra Oaks School part of?
Sierra Oaks School is part of Sierra Oaks School Inc School District.
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