Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sisk Elementary School 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sisk Elementary School's student population of 286 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sisk Elementary 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 Sisk Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4689 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
63%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sisk Elementary School's ranking?
Sisk Elementary School is ranked #4689 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sisk Elementary School often compared to?
Sisk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dena Boer, Salida Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sisk Elementary School?
286 students attend Sisk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sisk Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sisk Elementary School?
Sisk Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sisk Elementary School offer ?
Sisk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sisk Elementary School part of?
Sisk Elementary School is part of Salida Union Elementary School District.
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