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1931 North Fine Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727-1510
Summary
Sierra Charter is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 39th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 45.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 12.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 45.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 12.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 682/1,734 (61st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,444/1,735 (17th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 14:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 354 |
| Low-Income Students | 259 (73.2%) |
| English Learners | 16 (4.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.1 points from last year and rose 2.0 points over the full period. Math rose 3.4 points from last year and rose 6.2 points over the full period.
•Math +6.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 38.9% to 60.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.8-point reading income gap is about the same as the 11.6-point gap at a typical California K–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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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
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 14% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 10% to 10%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 6.4% to 18.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,444 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 10.8-point gap at a typical California K–12 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 249 schools for reading and 251 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–12 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 Sierra Charter compare within the district?
Sierra Charter is No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 3 K–12 schools in Fresno Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sierra Charter rank in California?
Sierra Charter ranks No. 682 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,444 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Sierra Charter compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math among 3 K–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.5% meet the reading standard and 11.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sierra Charter compare with other schools in Fresno?
Sierra Charter is No. 3 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 10 K–12 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does Sierra Charter compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Sierra Charter is No. 6 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 12 K–12 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra CharterThis school | 12.6% | 45.7% |
| Endeavor Charter | 28.6% | 45.6% |
| Farber School of Independent Studies and Online | 31.3% | 38.3% |
