Very Good
#1851 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 19% in state
Sierra Charter
School · Sierra Charter District · Fresno, CA
A charter school in Fresno, CA where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1931 North Fine Ave., Fresno, CA 93727
- Math 7% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sierra Charter score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 26% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sierra Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,045/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fresno), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,247
Median home value
$370,300
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93727; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Monarch River AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,167 | Compare → |
| Yosemite Valley CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 2,697 | Compare → |
| Truth Tabernacle Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 145 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sierra Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,763NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Sierra Charter is listed in Sierra Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sierra Charter
Sierra Charter is a public school in Fresno, CA, part of Sierra Charter District, serving approximately 362 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,851 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sierra Charter
What grades does Sierra Charter serve?
Sierra Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Sierra Charter?
Sierra Charter has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Charter is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sierra Charter rank in CA?
Sierra Charter ranks #1,851 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sierra Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sierra Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra Charter has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Sierra Charter a charter school?
Yes, Sierra Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sierra Charter a Title I school?
No, Sierra Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra Charter?
61.0% of students at Sierra Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.4%
- Phone
- (559) 490-4290
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93727)
- 83,630
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93727; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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