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#8629 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sitting Bull Academy
Elementary School · Apple Valley Unified · Apple Valley, CA
An Apple Valley Unified elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
19445 Sitting Bull Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308
- Math 27% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sitting Bull Academy score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sitting Bull Academy 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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,137/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Apple Valley), 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
$63,484
Median home value
$360,800
Median rent
$1,390/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92308; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Vista School of Applied LearningEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 915 | Compare → |
| Endeavour School of ExplorationEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | 2.3 mi | 693 | Compare → |
| Yucca Loma ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–6 | 2.5 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Apple Valley Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–8 | 2.7 mi | 226 | 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.
Apple Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #4 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,735NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sitting Bull Academy is listed in Apple Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sitting Bull Academy
Sitting Bull Academy is a public elementary school in Apple Valley, CA, part of Apple Valley Unified, serving approximately 1,708 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,629 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sitting Bull Academy
What grades does Sitting Bull Academy serve?
Sitting Bull Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sitting Bull Academy?
Sitting Bull Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,708 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sitting Bull Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sitting Bull Academy is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sitting Bull Academy rank in CA?
Sitting Bull Academy ranks #8,629 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sitting Bull Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Sitting Bull Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Sitting Bull Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sitting Bull Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sitting Bull Academy a charter school?
No, Sitting Bull Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sitting Bull Academy a Title I school?
No, Sitting Bull Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sitting Bull Academy?
62.1% of students at Sitting Bull 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
- 1,708
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (760) 961-8479
- Area population (ZIP 92308)
- 42,402
- Area average commute
- 41.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 92308; 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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