About This School
Sierra Vista Middle School is located in Covina, CA and is one of 3 middle schools in Covina-valley Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 1125 students in grades 6-8.
Sierra Vista Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Sierra Vista Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Sierra Vista Middle School had an API growth score of 780 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Sierra Vista Middle School's 2011 base score was 790 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Sierra Vista Middle School had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sierra Vista Middle School's students and teachers. more
Sierra Vista Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Sierra Vista Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Sierra Vista Middle School had an API growth score of 780 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Sierra Vista Middle School's 2011 base score was 790 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Sierra Vista Middle School had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sierra Vista Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Covina-Valley Unified District Spending
$8,522Per Pupil
The Covina-Valley Unified spends $8,522 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Covina-Valley Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Traweek Middle School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Royal Oak Middle School 0.6 miles | |
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| Sonrise Christian School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Sonrise Christian School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| West Covina Hills Adventist School 0.9 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- Covina-Valley Unified School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Sierra Vista Middle School777 East Puente St
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-7300
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
English Language Arts
school
44%
district
37%
state
42%
Math
school
43%
district
40%
state
42%
Language
school
57%
district
48%
state
45%
Mathematics
school
53%
district
51%
state
51%
Reading
school
57%
district
49%
state
47%
Spelling
school
66%
district
60%
state
59%
Algebra I
school
66%
district
66%
state
77%
English Language Arts
school
55%
district
47%
state
46%
Math
school
21%
district
28%
state
39%
Algebra I
school
37%
district
47%
state
38%
English Language Arts
school
45%
district
38%
state
41%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
school
12%
district
24%
state
23%
Geometry
school
78%
district
83%
state
83%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
school
36%
district
33%
state
35%
change 2%
English Language Arts
school
43%
district
41%
state
47%
change 7%
Math
school
40%
district
38%
state
44%
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Language
school
46%
district
45%
state
47%
change 6%
Mathematics
school
50%
district
52%
state
52%
change 11%
Reading
school
51%
district
47%
state
49%
change 5%
Spelling
school
63%
district
59%
state
60%
change 18%
Algebra I
school
78%
district
76%
state
80%
change 9%
English Language Arts
school
50%
district
47%
state
49%
change 14%
Math
school
24%
district
28%
state
41%
change 14%
Algebra I
school
42%
district
50%
state
42%
change 22%
English Language Arts
school
55%
district
46%
state
45%
change 75%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
school
21%
district
30%
state
31%
change 13%
Geometry
school
68%
district
75%
state
84%
change 28%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
school
46%
district
40%
state
36%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
42%
district
50%
state
52%
change 26%
English Language Arts
school
54%
district
49%
state
52%
change 10%
Math
school
44%
district
43%
state
49%
change 28%
Algebra I
school
56%
district
57%
state
81%
change 12%
English Language Arts
school
56%
district
51%
state
54%
change 25%
Math
school
18%
district
27%
state
43%
change 40%
Algebra I
school
25%
district
39%
state
44%
change 11%
English Language Arts
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61%
district
49%
state
48%
General Mathematics
school
8%
district
23%
state
30%
change 25%
Geometry
school
85%
district
86%
state
87%
change 38%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
58%
district
57%
state
56%
Social Science Grade 8
school
51%
district
44%
state
42%
Algebra I
school
35%
district
29%
state
28%
General Mathematics
school
8%
district
26%
state
26%
Geometry
school
85%
district
25%
state
26%
change 7%
English Language Arts
school
58%
district
53%
state
56%
change 5%
Math
school
46%
district
45%
state
52%
change 27%
Algebra I
school
71%
district
71%
state
85%
change 7%
English Language Arts
school
60%
district
52%
state
55%
change 56%
Math
school
28%
district
30%
state
49%
change 16%
Algebra I
school
21%
district
32%
state
46%
change 5%
English Language Arts
school
64%
district
53%
state
54%
change 50%
General Mathematics
school
4%
district
25%
state
31%
change 6%
Geometry
school
80%
district
72%
state
86%
change 3%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
56%
district
61%
state
59%
change 4%
Social Science Grade 8
school
49%
district
47%
state
47%
change 3%
Algebra I
school
36%
district
28%
state
31%
change 50%
General Mathematics
school
4%
district
23%
state
27%
change 6%
Geometry
school
80%
district
22%
state
27%
change 12%
English Language Arts
school
51%
district
53%
state
55%
no change
Math
school
46%
district
49%
state
53%
change 6%
Algebra I
school
75%
district
84%
state
83%
change 5%
English Language Arts
school
57%
district
57%
state
57%
change 4%
Math
school
29%
district
39%
state
50%
change 62%
Algebra I
school
34%
district
44%
state
47%
change 9%
English Language Arts
school
58%
district
58%
state
57%
no change
General Mathematics
school
4%
district
17%
state
32%
change 20%
Geometry
school
96%
district
85%
state
88%
change 4%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
58%
district
63%
state
63%
change 16%
Social Science Grade 8
school
57%
district
55%
state
50%
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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 1125
48%
51%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Sierra Vista Middle School had 51% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
63%
White
19%
Asian/Pacific Islander
13%
Black
4%
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27:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Sierra Vista Middle School had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Sierra Vista Middle School
I like the school but something needs to be done about Bullies I am sick of my child coming home depressed because these students cant keep their hands and feet and comments to themselves and when I call I get the "Tell the parent what she wants to hear statement" School needs to have some intervention for Bullies the handbook even says the rules
Submitted by a Parent on Oct 15, 2010
Sierra Vista Middle School
5
SV is honestly i think the best school in covina school district Mr. Shivers, Mrs. Barbagallo, Mr. Cotter, and the entire staff and faculty are very generous and helpful... I am proud to be a student at the best middle school ever!
Submitted by a Current Student on May 30, 2010
Sierra Vista Middle School
1
sierra vista middle school is a a bad school with a horrible administration.
Submitted by a Parent on Dec 18, 2009
Sierra Vista Middle School
5
it is a pretty good shool. my favorite teacher is Mr. Jadrich. he is like the BOMB!!!!!! i have never learned so much in a class. i never knew i was doing so many wrong things while playing my instrument. HE IS THE BEST MUSIC TEACHER EVER!!!
Submitted by a Current Student on Mar 16, 2009
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