Below Average
#7613 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sierra Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana, CA
A Santa Ana Unified elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2021 North Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705
- Math 11% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sierra Preparatory Academy score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
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 14% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sierra Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Ana), 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
$125,928
Median home value
$1,135,600
Median rent
$2,250/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Irvine Hebrew Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Irvine Hebrew Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| John Muir Fundamental ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 613 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Santa Ana Unified
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #38 of 51
- District spending per student
- $22,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sierra Preparatory Academy is listed in Santa Ana Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sierra Preparatory Academy
Sierra Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Santa Ana, CA, part of Santa Ana Unified, serving approximately 776 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,613 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sierra Preparatory Academy
What grades does Sierra Preparatory Academy serve?
Sierra Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sierra Preparatory Academy?
Sierra Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 776 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Preparatory Academy is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sierra Preparatory Academy rank in CA?
Sierra Preparatory Academy ranks #7,613 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sierra Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra Preparatory Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sierra Preparatory Academy a charter school?
No, Sierra Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sierra Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Sierra Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra Preparatory Academy?
85.3% of students at Sierra Preparatory Academy 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
- 776
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (714) 567-3500
- Area population (ZIP 92705)
- 48,680
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 92705; 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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