Sierra Vista Elementary vs Weigand Avenue Elementary

Sierra Vista Elementary and Weigand Avenue Elementary are both Los Angeles elementary schools, but their overall ratings tell a sharp story: Sierra Vista Elementary scores 9.8/10 against Weigand Avenue Elementary's 8.6/10 — a 1.2-point gap that reflects a meaningful difference in measured outcomes. In state context, that gap is even more striking. Sierra Vista Elementary ranks #1 of 9,533 schools in California, while Weigand Avenue Elementary ranks #553 of 9,533 — still an elite position statewide, but a world apart from the top.

The academic score delta is the widest gap between these schools. Sierra Vista Elementary scores 9.5/10 in academics against Weigand Avenue Elementary's 7.0/10 — a 2.5-point difference that points to a substantial proficiency advantage. Growth scores, by contrast, are nearly identical: Sierra Vista Elementary at 10.0/10 and Weigand Avenue Elementary at 9.8/10. Both schools are pushing students forward at exceptional rates relative to their peers; the divergence lies in where students are testing, not in how much they are improving.

Sierra Vista Elementary enrolls 151 students compared to Weigand Avenue Elementary's 309 — roughly half the size — and carries a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1 versus 22.1:1 at Weigand Avenue Elementary. That five-student-per-teacher difference can translate to more individualized attention in the classroom. On economic demographics, both schools serve predominantly low-income populations: Sierra Vista Elementary's free and reduced-price lunch rate is 84%, while Weigand Avenue Elementary's is 99%, indicating that virtually its entire student body qualifies.

Grade range is a practical consideration for families planning ahead. Sierra Vista Elementary runs KG through 6th grade, giving students one additional year before the transition to middle school. Weigand Avenue Elementary serves KG through 5th grade, meaning families there will navigate a middle school transition one year earlier. The two campuses sit 11.4 miles apart within Los Angeles, so geography will be a deciding factor for many households before academics even enter the conversation.