Excellent
#1322 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 14% in state
Sierra Vista K-8
Elementary School · Vacaville Unified · Vacaville, CA
A Vacaville Unified elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 Bel Air Dr., Vacaville, CA 95687
- Math 40% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sierra Vista K-8 score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 7 points across the 9-year record (2016–2024) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sierra Vista K-8 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,054/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vacaville), 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
$106,648
Median home value
$583,800
Median rent
$2,250/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95687; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 762 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Stetson AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Fairmont Charter ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 599 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Vacaville Unified
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #1 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sierra Vista K-8 is listed in Vacaville Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sierra Vista K-8
Sierra Vista K-8 is a public elementary school in Vacaville, CA, part of Vacaville Unified, serving approximately 603 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,322 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sierra Vista K-8
What grades does Sierra Vista K-8 serve?
Sierra Vista K-8 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sierra Vista K-8?
Sierra Vista K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista K-8 is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sierra Vista K-8 rank in CA?
Sierra Vista K-8 ranks #1,322 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sierra Vista K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra Vista K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra Vista K-8 has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Sierra Vista K-8 a charter school?
No, Sierra Vista K-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sierra Vista K-8 a Title I school?
No, Sierra Vista K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra Vista K-8?
43.6% of students at Sierra Vista 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
- 603
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Solano County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (707) 453-6260
- Area population (ZIP 95687)
- 69,741
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 38
Official sources & links
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 95687; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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