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Which teacher or staff member at Sierra Vista Middle deserves more recognition?
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Enrollment
778
Middle
DISTRICT 760 · STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COVINA-VALLEY UNIFIED·NCES 061005001104
Sierra Vista Middle
777 East Puente St., Covina, CA 91723 · (626) 974-7300 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL778 STUDENTS
B+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 71% of California public middle schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- AThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public middle schools
Student : Teacher
21.7:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.2:1 · STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
68%
531 students
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 266 | 34% |
| Grade 7 | 245 | 31% |
| Grade 8 | 266 | 34% |
| Grade 9 | 1 | 0% |
Student demographics
40%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
50.6%
CA avg 49.1% . +4.6pp since 2014
Math
38.0%
CA avg 37.7% . +9.0pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 51 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 38 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 5 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 9 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 18.1% | 32.5% | 22.8% | 26.7% |
| Math | 20.3% | 17.7% | 25.8% | 36.2% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 50.6% | 38.0% |
| 2023-24 | 42.0% | 31.5% |
| 2022-23 | 47.7% | 26.9% |
| 2021-22 | 47.1% | 24.3% |
| 2018-19 | 47.4% | 35.2% |
| 2017-18 | 48.8% | 36.0% |
| 2016-17 | 58.8% | 39.5% |
| 2015-16 | 53.0% | 32.0% |
| 2014-15 | 46.0% | 29.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
40.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
39.5%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+1.0pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 41% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 40% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Sierra Vista Middle
Sierra Vista Middle's state test result (40.6% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista Middle this school | 778 | 68.3% | 40.6% |
| Lorbeer Middle Diamond Bar | 688 | 74.3% | 37.5% |
| Edison Computech Fresno | 788 | 70.9% | 72.0% |
| Herbert Hoover Middle San Jose | 910 | 63.0% | 28.3% |
| Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle Northridge | 870 | 75.1% | 60.0% |
| Green Acres Middle Visalia | 761 | 68.3% | 35.8% |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Sierra Vista Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 40.6% | #505 of 1,224 | #118 of 248 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 38.0% | #435 of 1,227 ▲ 101 | #101 of 248 ▲ 16 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 50.6% | #480 of 1,227 ▲ 130 | #110 of 248 ▲ 23 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +8.6pp | #124 of 1,214 | #43 of 247 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 778 | #463 of 1,377 | #108 of 317 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.7:1 | #754 of 1,279 | #165 of 301 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 40.2% | #815 of 1,278 | #138 of 301 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 68.3% | #743 of 1,329 | #227 of 312 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.1% | #589 of 930 | #152 of 213 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
778
-38 (-5%) vs 2020
+19% since 1990-91, when it was 656
Student : Teacher
21.7:1
was 23.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 778 | 35.9 | 21.7:1 | 68% (531) |
| 2023-24 | 771 | 34.5 | 22.4:1 | 70% (539) |
| 2022-23 | 770 | 32.7 | 23.6:1 | 64% (493) |
| 2020-21 | 816 | 35 | 23.3:1 | 64% (523) |
| 2017-18 | 885 | 37 | 23.9:1 | 61% (541) |
| 2015-16 | 811 | 37 | 21.9:1 | 63% (514) |
| 2010-11 | 1,113 | N/A | N/A | 51% (565) |
| 2000-01 | 1,108 | 48 | 23.1:1 | 37% (407) |
| 1990-91 | 656 | 25 | 26.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sierra Vista Middle.
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (885 to 778); teachers down 3% (37 to 35.9).
About Sierra Vista Middle
Sierra Vista Middle is a mid-sized middle-grades school with its address in Covina, California. It has an enrollment of 778 students in grades 6 through 8.
Sierra Vista Middle is one school in a 17-school district, Covina-Valley Unified, which enrolls 11,028 students.
The share of Hispanic students at Sierra Vista Middle is 76%, a majority. Smaller groups are 12% Asian, 6% White, and 4% Black. For comparison, the population of Los Angeles County is roughly 48% Hispanic. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 40, compared with 70 nationally.
Sierra Vista Middle has 35.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 21.7:1. The school's 21.7:1 compares with an average of 20.7:1 for middle schools in California. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch, often used to gauge student poverty, is 68%. That is in line with the 70% average for public schools in Los Angeles County.
Sierra Vista Middle earns a B+ on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 71% of California public middle schools.
On the allk12 BeatsExpectations measure, Sierra Vista Middle is 1.0 points above the average proficiency rate across its state test results predicted for its free or reduced-price lunch share: 40.6% actual, 39.5% predicted. That is outside both the top and bottom 10% in California.
In Los Angeles County, home to about 9,808,667 people, the median household earns about $90,112 a year, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. Sierra Vista Middle shares Los Angeles County with 2,243 other public schools.
Measured in a straight line, Royal Oak Middle is about 0.6 miles from Sierra Vista Middle. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8. The school's 40.6% average proficiency ranks 7th among 9 nearby schools.
The school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more, according to its NCES locale (Suburb: Large).
Since 2020-21, enrollment has fallen 5%, from 816 to 778. The number of students per teacher dropped from 23.3 to 21.7 over 4 years.
The discussion board for Sierra Vista Middle is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Covina-Valley Unified
- South Hills HighHigh · 1,568 students
- Northview HighHigh · 1,247 students
- Covina HighHigh · 1,056 students
- Las Palmas MiddleMiddle · 887 students
- Mesa ElementaryElementary · 753 students
- Traweek MiddleMiddle · 614 students
Other schools in Covina
- Gladstone MiddleMiddle · 1,326 students
- Charter Oak HighHigh · 1,259 students
- Northview HighHigh · 1,247 students
- Covina HighHigh · 1,056 students
- Las Palmas MiddleMiddle · 887 students
- Royal Oak MiddleMiddle · 610 students
Other Sierra Vista Middle schools
4 other US public schools in 2 states are named Sierra Vista Middle. Sierra Vista Middle is the 2nd largest of the 5.
- Sierra Vista MiddleIrvine, CA · 1,282 students
- Sierra Vista MiddleBaldwin Park, CA · 709 students
- Sierra Vista MiddleLa Puente, CA · 270 students
- Sierra Vista Middle SchoolSunnyside, WA · 549 students
Nearby schools
- Royal Oak Middle0.6 mi · 610
- Barranca Elementary0.6 mi · 529
- Ben Lomond Elementary1.2 mi · 506
- Badillo Elementary1.2 mi · 442
- Mesa Elementary1.2 mi · 753
- Charter Oak High1.3 mi · 1,259
Frequently asked questions
About Sierra Vista MiddleHow many students attend Sierra Vista Middle?
Sierra Vista Middle enrolls approximately 778 students in grades 06-08.
Is Sierra Vista Middle an elementary, middle, or high school?
Sierra Vista Middle is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Sierra Vista Middle have?
Sierra Vista Middle employs 36 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.7:1.
What is the student diversity at Sierra Vista Middle?
Student demographics at Sierra Vista Middle are roughly 6% White, 76% Hispanic, 4% Black, 12% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Sierra Vista Middle in?
Sierra Vista Middle is part of Covina-Valley Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.