Below Average
#7495 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sierra Primary
Elementary School · Fort Sage Unified · Herlong, CA
A Fort Sage Unified elementary school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 35, Herlong, CA 96113
- Math 11% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sierra Primary score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 11% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sierra Primary 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average539/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,922
Median home value
$72,200
Median rent
$1,082/mo
College educated
9.4%
Homeownership
47.1%
Poverty rate
23.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96113; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Lassen CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 139 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Fort Sage Unified
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,060NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sierra Primary is listed in Fort Sage Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sierra Primary
Sierra Primary is a public elementary school in Herlong, CA, part of Fort Sage Unified, serving approximately 45 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,495 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sierra Primary
What grades does Sierra Primary serve?
Sierra Primary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Sierra Primary?
Sierra Primary has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Primary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sierra Primary rank in CA?
Sierra Primary ranks #7,495 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sierra Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra Primary 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 Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra Primary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sierra Primary a charter school?
No, Sierra Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sierra Primary a Title I school?
No, Sierra Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra Primary?
55.6% of students at Sierra Primary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lassen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (530) 827-2126
- Area population (ZIP 96113)
- 2,310
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 96113; 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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