Sierra Vista Elementary
300 Franklin Street, Arvin, CA 93203-1413
Summary
Sierra Vista Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 32nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 29.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 25.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 29.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 25.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,332/1,734 (23rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,021/1,735 (41st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 690 |
| Low-Income Students | 664 (96.2%) |
| English Learners | 472 (68.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.6 points from last year and rose 8.0 points over the full period. Math rose 2.1 points from last year and rose 5.4 points over the full period.
•Math +5.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 15.8% to 39.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,332 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 44.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.6% to 27.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,021 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 30.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Vista Elementary rank in California?
Sierra Vista Elementary ranks No. 1,332 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,021 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Sierra Vista Elementary compare with other schools in Arvin?
Sierra Vista Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Arvin with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ArvinHow does Sierra Vista Elementary compare with other schools in Kern County?
Sierra Vista Elementary is No. 15 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 21 K–8 schools in Kern County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kern CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista ElementaryThis school | 25.7% | 29.3% |
| Di Giorgio Elementary | 11.0% | 23.3% |
