Sierra Junior High School

About Sierra Junior High School

Sierra Junior High School is a public school located in the heart of the city. It serves students in grades 7-9 and is part of the local school district. At Sierra Junior High School, we believe in providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all of our students. We strive to create an atmosphere that encourages exploration, creativity, and collaboration. We offer a variety of classes and activities to meet the needs of each individual student. Our teachers are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and providing a quality education. We also provide a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and after-school programs. At Sierra Junior High School, we are committed to helping our students grow and learn in a positive and engaging environment.

Address:	33326 Lodge Rd. Tollhouse, CA 93667
Phone:	(559) 855-8311
Site:	sierrausd.org
Grades:	7 – 8
Enrollment:	147 students

Overview Sierra Junior High School

Sierra Junior High School serves 147 students in grades 7-8.
Sierra Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Sierra Junior High School

Sierra Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Sierra Junior High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.