Below Average
#8438 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sierra Vista Elementary
Elementary School · Clovis Unified · Clovis, CA
A Clovis Unified elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
510 Barstow Ave., Clovis, CA 93612
- Math 24% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sierra Vista Elementary score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sierra Vista Elementary 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 81Very Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,920/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clovis), 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
$64,079
Median home value
$311,700
Median rent
$1,410/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
40.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93612; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Perpetual HelpPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Clovis Global AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Weldon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Tarpey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 652 | 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clovis Unified
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #47 of 48
- District spending per student
- $15,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sierra Vista Elementary is listed in Clovis Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sierra Vista Elementary
Sierra Vista Elementary is a public elementary school in Clovis, CA, part of Clovis Unified, serving approximately 487 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,438 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sierra Vista Elementary
What grades does Sierra Vista Elementary serve?
Sierra Vista Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Sierra Vista Elementary?
Sierra Vista Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Elementary is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sierra Vista Elementary rank in CA?
Sierra Vista Elementary ranks #8,438 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sierra Vista Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra Vista Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Vista Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra Vista Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sierra Vista Elementary a charter school?
No, Sierra Vista Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sierra Vista Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sierra Vista Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra Vista Elementary?
87.5% of students at Sierra Vista 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 487
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (559) 327-7900
- Area population (ZIP 93612)
- 37,790
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 93612; 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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