Sierra Elementary
1100 Thompson Way, Placerville, CA 95667-5726
Summary
Sierra Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 68th percentile among comparable California schools.
59.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 46.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,247/4,657 (73rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,763/4,657 (62nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 402 |
| Low-Income Students | 203 (50.5%) |
| English Learners | 21 (5.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.9 points from last year and rose 3.0 points over the full period. Math rose 2.6 points from last year and fell 0.6 points over the full period.
•Math -0.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 56.0% to 65.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 47% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 43% to 46%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 26.6% to 63.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-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 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 Sierra Elementary compare within the district?
Sierra Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Placerville Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sierra Elementary rank in California?
Sierra Elementary ranks No. 1,247 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,763 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 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. 55.5% meet the reading standard and 39.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sierra Elementary compare with other schools in Placerville?
Sierra Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Placerville with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PlacervilleHow does Sierra Elementary compare with other schools in El Dorado County?
Sierra Elementary is No. 9 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 19 K–5 schools in El Dorado County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in El Dorado CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra ElementaryThis school | 46.3% | 59.0% |
| Louisiana Schnell Elementary | 18.8% | 23.5% |
| Gold Oak Elementary | 22.6% | 37.1% |
