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Sierra Hills Arts And Sciences Charter Academy (Closed 2014)

16505 Placer Hills Rd
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
Serving 63 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Sierra Hills Arts And Sciences Charter Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
63 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(12-13)
≥80%
59%
(12-13)
60-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
8%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
78%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Hills Arts And Sciences Charter Academy?
63 students attend Sierra Hills Arts And Sciences Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sierra Hills Arts And Sciences Charter Academy students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Hills Arts And Sciences Charter Academy?
Sierra Hills Arts And Sciences Charter Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Hills Arts And Sciences Charter Academy offer ?
Sierra Hills Arts And Sciences Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Sierra Hills Arts And Sciences Charter Academy part of?
Sierra Hills Arts And Sciences Charter Academy is part of Placer Hills Union Elementary School District.

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