Sierra Vista Middle

Summary:

Sierra Vista Middle is a public middle school located in Baldwin Park, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 803 students. It is part of the Baldwin Park Unified School District, which is ranked 966 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sierra Vista Middle faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, which have risen from 6.3% in 2017-2018 to 23.4% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the district and state averages. The school's test scores in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are generally below the district and state averages across all grade levels and years. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 33.2% to 43.29%, compared to the district's 37.13% to 43.01% and the state's 45.82% to 47.19%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 26.23% to 31.12%, compared to the district's 21.88% to 26.71% and the state's 31.57% to 34.31%. Additionally, Sierra Vista Middle has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 85.9% to 94.81% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to other nearby middle schools, such as Olive Middle and BP STEM Academy, both in the Baldwin Park Unified District, Sierra Vista Middle generally performs worse on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism. However, the school stands out for its strong performance in serving homeless students, ranking among the top 54 to 34 middle schools in California for this subgroup over the past few years.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 13400 Foster Ave.
       Baldwin Park, CA  91706-4838


(626) 962-1300

District: Baldwin Park Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1391st of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,344 Help


Students who attend Sierra Vista Middle usually attend:

High:    Sierra Vista High

Feeder schools for Sierra Vista Middle:

Elementary:    De Anza Elementary
    Tracy Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  734

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.7%
Asian:
9.3%
White:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sierra Vista Middle ranks worse than 50.1% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Baldwin Park Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.93. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Sierra Vista Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Baldwin Park Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.7%), Asian (9.3%), White (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Middle is 18, which is the 2nd best among 4 middle schools in the Baldwin Park Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sierra Vista Middle is $6,344, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Baldwin Park Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sierra Vista Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Sierra Vista Middle 1391st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Sierra Vista Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Baldwin Park Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Baldwin Park Unified 966th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sierra Vista Middle

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Rank History for all students at Sierra Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.65 1223rd 1769 30.9%
2005 18.46 1491st 1777 16.1%
2006 22.91 1415th 1804 21.6%
2007 32.12 1333rd 1999 33.3%
2008 40.53 1145th 2005 42.9%
2009 33.54 1374th 2063 33.4%
2010 38.91 1338th 2179 38.6%
2011 51.72 1046th 2236 53.2%
2012 59.07 848th 2259 62.5%
2013 56.69 978th 2379 58.9%
2015 43.27 1253rd 2477 49.4%
2016 42.29 1309th 2497 47.6%
2017 31.50 1634th 2508 34.8%
2018 42.76 1289th 2480 48.0%
2019 43.36 1345th 2715 50.5%
2021 44.89 444th 894 50.3%
2022 51.44 1134th 2740 58.6%
2023 47.82 1229th 2802 56.1%
2024 41.93 1391st 2777 49.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sierra Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.67 620th 1364 54.5%
2019 36.58 806th 1442 44.1%
2021 28.80 325th 363 10.5%
2022 38.24 839th 1540 45.5%
2023 35.12 970th 1529 36.6%
2024 49.23 457th 1477 69.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sierra Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.88 890th 1538 42.1%
2024 37.31 852nd 1550 45.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sierra Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.33 737th 2230 67.0%
2019 58.10 783rd 2369 66.9%
2021 64.93 187th 721 74.1%
2022 66.95 578th 2458 76.5%
2023 61.12 723rd 2549 71.6%
2024 53.00 949th 2575 63.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Sierra Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.01 41st 336 87.8%
2023 79.76 34th 321 89.4%
2024 73.29 54th 394 86.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Sierra Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.90 1210th 2262 46.5%
2019 46.13 1155th 2380 51.5%
2021 39.77 413th 738 44.0%
2022 56.53 895th 2509 64.3%
2023 49.03 1076th 2547 57.8%
2024 40.15 1331st 2546 47.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sierra Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.55 866th 1369 36.7%
2019 39.43 758th 1491 49.2%
2021 43.58 152nd 354 57.1%
2022 39.71 769th 1531 49.8%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Military Connected students at Sierra Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.84 127th 197 35.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Sierra Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.29 1243rd 2273 45.3%
2019 38.21 1363rd 2407 43.4%
2021 49.07 342nd 763 55.2%
2022 46.66 1148th 2527 54.6%
2023 45.66 1187th 2558 53.6%
2024 42.78 1255th 2547 50.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sierra Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.41 354th 700 49.4%
2019 52.80 406th 745 45.5%
2022 53.26 398th 733 45.7%
2023 58.88 342nd 718 52.4%
2024 44.61 460th 741 37.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sierra Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.55 901st 2072 56.5%
2019 52.07 882nd 2213 60.1%
2022 63.42 638th 2359 73.0%
2023 57.94 771st 2391 67.8%
2024 52.26 931st 2383 60.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, September 20, 2012

Open Quote What a horrible school. The students there lack discipline and are some of the worst bullies ever. My daughter is constantly harassed by some of the female students and the parents are worse! They encourage this bad behavior and could care less if their kids hurt other kids. The staff attempts to help with no avail. My daughter's education is suffering and the actions the staff takes to help is minimal. Please be careful if you plan to enroll you student here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sierra Vista Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 54 9 33 413 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1989 62 6 52 440 1 n/a n/a 0 561
1990 49 14 52 480 2 n/a n/a 0 597
1991 46 22 52 469 3 n/a n/a 0 592
1992 42 19 56 460 4 n/a n/a 0 581
1993 34 14 70 435 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1994 44 17 72 461 1 n/a n/a 0 595
1995 24 12 75 476 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1996 24 12 75 476 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1997 20 8 63 468 3 n/a n/a 0 562
1998 20 10 56 513 2 n/a n/a 0 601
1999 13 10 50 494 2 n/a n/a 0 569
2000 14 11 42 510 1 n/a n/a 0 578
2001 18 10 43 515 1 n/a n/a 0 587
2002 17 6 29 546 2 n/a n/a 3 603
2003 17 6 29 546 2 n/a n/a 3 603
2004 14 6 50 755 1 n/a n/a 2 828
2005 10 8 61 789 1 n/a n/a 3 872
2006 11 6 59 768 1 n/a n/a 4 849
2007 13 6 47 735 0 n/a n/a 2 803
2008 10 5 43 749 1 n/a n/a 0 808
2009 9 11 41 789 1 0 1 0 852
2010 10 11 44 751 0 1 0 0 817
2011 8 5 52 727 0 1 0 0 793
2012 15 1 53 731 0 0 1 0 801
2013 14 2 64 723 1 1 0 0 805
2014 2 2 71 723 0 0 0 0 798
2015 2 3 69 692 0 0 0 0 766
2016 3 4 69 693 0 0 0 0 769
2017 5 7 68 699 0 0 0 0 779
2018 1 6 67 683 2 2 0 0 761
2019 1 3 61 695 2 2 0 0 764
2020 5 1 53 630 1 1 0 0 691
2021 4 4 59 548 2 0 0 0 617
2022 2 8 67 747 0 0 0 4 828
2023 4 3 70 721 0 0 5 0 803
2024 7 1 68 651 0 0 6 1 734

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sierra Vista Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 509 19.0 26.7 n/a
1989 561 19.0 29.5 n/a
1990 597 21.0 28.4 n/a
1991 592 21.0 28.1 n/a
1992 581 21.3 27.2 51.1
1993 553 22.0 25.1 59.7
1994 595 21.4 27.8 59.2
1995 587 22.2 26.4 62.4
1996 587 22.2 26.4 62.4
1997 562 24.0 23.4 68.1
1998 601 24.0 25.0 66.6
1999 569 24.0 23.7 64.7
2000 578 26.0 22.2 76.5
2001 587 26.0 22.6 69.5
2002 603 26.0 23.2 74.7
2003 603 26.0 23.2 74.7
2004 828 27.4 30.2 71.5
2005 872 34.0 25.6 80.1
2006 849 32.7 26.0 77.9
2007 803 31.7 25.3 82.5
2008 808 34.8 23.2 74.3
2009 852 34.7 22.5 76.5
2010 817 36.0 22.6 93.5
2011 793 n/a n/a 79.1
2012 801 30.7 26.0 n/a
2013 805 30.6 26.2 92.9
2014 798 28.5 27.9 89.5
2015 766 29.0 26.4 91
2016 769 32.0 24.0 90.2
2017 779 32.7 23.8 86.3
2018 761 32.2 23.6 89.2
2019 764 33.8 22.5 100
2020 691 n/a n/a 84.8
2021 617 32.5 18.9 85.9
2022 828 42.0 19.7 94.8
2023 803 43.1 18.6 87.9
2024 734 40.5 18.0 92.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sierra Vista Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 509 19.0 26.7 n/a
1989 561 19.0 29.5 n/a
1990 597 21.0 28.4 n/a
1991 592 21.0 28.1 n/a
1992 581 21.3 27.2 51.1
1993 553 22.0 25.1 59.7
1994 595 21.4 27.8 59.2
1995 587 22.2 26.4 62.4
1996 587 22.2 26.4 62.4
1997 562 24.0 23.4 68.1
1998 601 24.0 25.0 66.6
1999 569 24.0 23.7 64.7
2000 578 26.0 22.2 76.5
2001 587 26.0 22.6 69.5
2002 603 26.0 23.2 74.7
2003 603 26.0 23.2 74.7
2004 828 27.4 30.2 71.5
2005 872 34.0 25.6 80.1
2006 849 32.7 26.0 77.9
2007 803 31.7 25.3 82.5
2008 808 34.8 23.2 74.3
2009 852 34.7 22.5 76.5
2010 817 36.0 22.6 93.5
2011 793 n/a n/a 79.1
2012 801 30.7 26.0 n/a
2013 805 30.6 26.2 92.9
2014 798 28.5 27.9 89.5
2015 766 29.0 26.4 91
2016 769 32.0 24.0 90.2
2017 779 32.7 23.8 86.3
2018 761 32.2 23.6 89.2
2019 764 33.8 22.5 100
2020 691 n/a n/a 84.8
2021 617 32.5 18.9 85.9
2022 828 42.0 19.7 94.8
2023 803 43.1 18.6 87.9
2024 734 40.5 18.0 92.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sierra Vista Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,344

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sierra Vista Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1345th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1229th of 2802 Middle schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sierra Vista Middle)44.243.7
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Baldwin Park Unified)43.942.2
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Vista Middle)26.428.6
 2.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Baldwin Park Unified)24.424.2
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sierra Vista Middle)45.939.9
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Baldwin Park Unified)42.241.9
 0.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Vista Middle)33.840.7
 6.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Baldwin Park Unified)25.426.7
 1.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Sierra Vista Middle)27.821.7
 6.2%
   8th Grade Science (Baldwin Park Unified)22.822.5
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students764803
 5.1%
African American33
American Indian20
 100%
Asian6170
 14.8%
Hispanic695721
 3.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White14
 300%
Two or More Races05
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%87.9%
 12.1%


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Students who attend Sierra Vista Middle usually go on to attend Sierra Vista High

Students at Sierra Vista Middle are 89% Hispanic, 9% Asian.

Sierra Vista Middle ranks 1391st of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 734 students attended Sierra Vista Middle.


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