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#8799 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sierra Oaks K-8
Elementary School · San Juan Unified · Sacramento, CA
A San Juan Unified elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
171 Mills Rd., Sacramento, CA 95864
- Math 22% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sierra Oaks K-8 score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2018, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sierra Oaks K-8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sacramento), 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
$129,083
Median home value
$770,200
Median rent
$1,863/mo
College educated
58.1%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Gateway InternationalCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Shalom SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Shalom SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 48 | 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.
San Juan Unified
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #49 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sierra Oaks K-8 is listed in San Juan Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sierra Oaks K-8
Sierra Oaks K-8 is a public elementary school in Sacramento, CA, part of San Juan Unified, serving approximately 619 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #8,799 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sierra Oaks K-8
What grades does Sierra Oaks K-8 serve?
Sierra Oaks K-8 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sierra Oaks K-8?
Sierra Oaks K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Oaks K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Oaks K-8 is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sierra Oaks K-8 rank in CA?
Sierra Oaks K-8 ranks #8,799 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sierra Oaks K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra Oaks K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Oaks K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra Oaks K-8 has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sierra Oaks K-8 a charter school?
No, Sierra Oaks K-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sierra Oaks K-8 a Title I school?
No, Sierra Oaks K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra Oaks K-8?
50.9% of students at Sierra Oaks K-8 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 619
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (916) 575-2390
- Area population (ZIP 95864)
- 25,137
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 95864; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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