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Sierra Vista
School · Placer County Office of Education
360 Nevada St., Auburn, CA 95603
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista is a public school in Auburn, CA, part of the Placer County Office of Education. The school serves approximately 13 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.5:1. Students demonstrate 19% proficiency in math, 16 points below the state average and 21% in reading/language arts, 26 points below the state average.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $80,851, where 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 13 students, Sierra Vista is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 6.5:1, Sierra Vista offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 13 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Address
- 360 Nevada St., Auburn, CA 95603
- Website
- placercoe.k12.ca.us
- Phone
- (916) 415-4414
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 6 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 25% (2019) to 8.33% (2024). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 25% (2019) to 14.29% (2024).
Location
360 Nevada St., Auburn, CA 95603
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sierra Vista may also want to explore other schools in the area. American River Collegiate Academy (rated 8.9/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Rocklin). Another option is Sierra Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Rocklin). Additionally, Rocklin Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Rocklin). For more schools in Auburn, see our Auburn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhills Elementary Granite Bay | 0.6 mi | 4.5 |
| PLACER LEARNING CENTER Granite Bay | 1.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Ridgeview Elementary Granite Bay | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Granite Bay High Granite Bay | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Oakhills Elementary Granite Bay | 1.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Sierra Elementary Rocklin | 1.6 mi | 8.4 |
| Sacramento Jewish Academy Granite Bay | 1.7 mi | — |
| Olympus Junior High Roseville | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
| Excelsior Elementary Roseville | 1.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Stoneridge Elementary Roseville | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| GRANITE BAY MONTESSORI Roseville | 2.0 mi | 4.9 |
| Willma Cavitt Junior High Granite Bay | 2.2 mi | 6.9 |
| George Sargeant Elementary Roseville | 2.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Maidu Elementary Roseville | 2.5 mi | 4.6 |
| Rocklin Elementary Rocklin | 3.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Franklin Elementary Loomis | 3.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Loomis Basin Charter Loomis | 3.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Holy Cross Lutheran Academy Rocklin | 3.3 mi | — |
| HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN ACADEMY Rocklin | 3.3 mi | — |
| American River Collegiate Academy Rocklin | 3.3 mi | 8.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95603 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$80,851
Median Home Value
$613,900
Median Rent
$1,451/mo
Population
28,195
College Educated
32.9%
Homeownership
67.1%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Median Age
48.8
Community Profile
The community surrounding Sierra Vista has a median household income of $80,851. It is an area where 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $613,900, with a median rent of $1,451/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.2%. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sierra Vista
What grades does Sierra Vista serve?
Sierra Vista serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Sierra Vista?
Sierra Vista has an enrollment of approximately 13 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Sierra Vista?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Sierra Vista has 19.4% math proficiency and 21.4% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Sierra Vista a charter school?
No, Sierra Vista is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sierra Vista a Title I school?
No, Sierra Vista is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra Vista?
53.8% of students at Sierra Vista qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (1,050/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Auburn). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 13
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 53.8%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Placer County
- Phone
- (916) 415-4414
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Placer County Office of Education- District Enrollment
- 410
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $135,058
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