Alta Sierra Elementary
16607 Annie Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95949-7147
Summary
Alta Sierra Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 71st percentile among comparable California schools.
53.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
57.9% of students met California's math standard and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 57.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,632/4,657 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,103/4,657 (76th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 338 |
| Low-Income Students | 116 (34.3%) |
| English Learners | 3 (0.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.9 points from last year and fell 0.5 points over the full period. Math rose 3.5 points from last year and rose 7.9 points over the full period.
•Math +7.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 44.0% to 58.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.1-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 63% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 58% to 60%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 53.1% to 64.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Alta Sierra Elementary compare within the district?
Alta Sierra Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Alta Sierra Elementary rank in California?
Alta Sierra Elementary ranks No. 1,632 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,103 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Alta Sierra Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 39.7% meet the reading standard and 46.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Alta Sierra Elementary compare with other schools in Grass Valley?
Alta Sierra Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Grass Valley with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Grass ValleyHow does Alta Sierra Elementary compare with other schools in Nevada County?
Alta Sierra Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Nevada County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Nevada CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Sierra ElementaryThis school | 57.9% | 53.3% |
| Cottage Hill Elementary | 40.5% | 42.3% |
