Sierra Vista Middle School

777 E. Puente St.
Covina, CA 91723
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 770 students in grades 6-8, Sierra Vista Middle School ranks in the top 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 770 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sierra Vista Middle School's student population of 770 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
770 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Sierra Vista Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sierra Vista Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4618 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
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24%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sierra Vista Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sierra Vista Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sierra Vista Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
9%
12%
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Hispanic
77%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sierra Vista Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
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White
8%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sierra Vista Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Sierra Vista Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sierra Vista Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sierra Vista Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sierra Vista Middle School's ranking?
Sierra Vista Middle School is ranked #4618 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sierra Vista Middle School often compared to?
Sierra Vista Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Traweek Middle School, La Mesa Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Vista Middle School?
770 students attend Sierra Vista Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sierra Vista Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Vista Middle School?
Sierra Vista Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sierra Vista Middle School offer ?
Sierra Vista Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sierra Vista Middle School part of?
Sierra Vista Middle School is part of Covina-Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 770 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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