Sierra Unified School District
School District · Prather, California
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
5
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,326
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
5
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,326
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Evaluating Sierra Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sierra Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Foothill Elementary
Prather · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sierra High
Tollhouse · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sierra Junior High
Tollhouse · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#518 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,326
+$679 vs California median
District size
1,292 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Sierra Unified ranks #518 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Sierra Unified's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Foothill Elementary (5.9/10), Sierra High (5.9/10), and Sierra Junior High (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Sierra Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foothill Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Sierra High | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Sierra Junior High | 5.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Sierra@home | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sierra Unified
Sierra Unified is a Prather, California school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,292 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1. The district invests $18,326 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Sierra Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sierra High, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Sierra Unified students show an average math proficiency of 33.2% and ELA proficiency of 44.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Sierra Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sierra Unified with test data.
Schools in Sierra Unified
5 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Prather
- Total Enrollment
- 1,292
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sierra Unified?
Sierra Unified has 5 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sierra Unified?
The average composite rating for Sierra Unified is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Sierra Unified?
Sierra Unified spends $18,326 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sierra Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sierra Unified is 18.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sierra Unified?
Sierra High is the highest-rated school in Sierra Unified with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Sierra Unified?
Across schools in Sierra Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sierra Unified compare to other districts in California?
Sierra Unified has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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