Below Average
#8209 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sierra Elementary
Elementary School · Lancaster Elementary · Lancaster, CA
A Lancaster Elementary elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
747 West Avenue J-12, Lancaster, CA 93534
- Math 10% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 28.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sierra Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sierra Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,788/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lancaster), 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
$58,891
Median home value
$339,900
Median rent
$1,513/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
36.5%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93534; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnydale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Lancaster Alternative and Virtual AcademiesEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| RiseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| The Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 39 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lancaster Elementary
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #9 of 22
- District spending per student
- $17,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sierra Elementary is listed in Lancaster Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sierra Elementary
Sierra Elementary is a public elementary school in Lancaster, CA, part of Lancaster Elementary, serving approximately 711 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 28.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,209 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sierra Elementary
What grades does Sierra Elementary serve?
Sierra Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sierra Elementary?
Sierra Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 711 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Elementary is 28.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sierra Elementary rank in CA?
Sierra Elementary ranks #8,209 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sierra Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra Elementary has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sierra Elementary a charter school?
No, Sierra Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sierra Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sierra Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra Elementary?
83.8% of students at Sierra Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 711
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.0%
- Phone
- (661) 942-9536
- Area population (ZIP 93534)
- 42,290
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 93534; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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