Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sierra Vista Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55% (which was lower than the Nevada state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was lower than the Nevada state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
424 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)49%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
American Indian
(12-13)2%
1%
Asian
(12-13)7%
6%
Hispanic
(12-13)63%
40%
Black
(12-13)7%
10%
White
(12-13)13%
37%
Hawaiian
(12-13)3%
1%
Two or more races
(12-13)5%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% NV state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% NV state average).
How many students attend Sierra Vista Elementary School?
424 students attend Sierra Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sierra Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Vista Elementary School?
Sierra Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Sierra Vista Elementary School offer ?
Sierra Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sierra Vista Elementary School part of?
Sierra Vista Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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