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Sierra Vista Elementary School

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Sierra Vista Elementary School is located in Norco, CA and is one of 37 elementary schools in Corona-norco Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 512 students in grades K-6.

Sierra Vista Elementary 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 Elementary 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 Elementary School had an API growth score of 781 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Sierra Vista Elementary School's 2011 base score was 801 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.

In 2008, Sierra Vista Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sierra Vista Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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Corona-Norco Unified District Spending

$8,078Per Pupil

The Corona-Norco Unified spends $8,078 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Corona-Norco Unified District

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Elementary Schools Nearby

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School Name distance	TestRating	Community Rating
New Life Christian School 0 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Riverview Elementary School 1.3 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Highland Elementary School 1.4 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Norco Vista High School 1.6 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
John F. Kennedy High School 1.8 miles		1 2 3 4 5

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School Facts

Public School
Grades K-6
Corona-Norco Unified School District

Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores

Contact

Sierra Vista Elementary School
3560 Corona Ave
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-3311
www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/...

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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?

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48%

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51%

CST Results (2008)

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English Language Arts

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60%

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English Language Arts

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59%

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Math

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58%

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53%

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60%

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66%

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56%

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English Language Arts

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60%

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67%

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56%

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44%

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57%

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English Language Arts

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Math

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English Language Arts

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Math

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63%

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79%

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71%

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English Language Arts

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53%

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Math

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54%

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70%

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63%

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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science

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65%

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69%

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English Language Arts

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43%

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66%

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Math

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40%

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63%

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53%

CST Results (2011)

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TestRating
4 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 512

47% 48%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Sierra Vista Elementary School had 44% 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

46%

White

45%

Two or More Races

Asian/Pacific Islander

American Indian/Alaskan Native

Black

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22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Sierra Vista Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Sierra Vista Elementary School

Our son has been going to this school for 4 years and we've never had any "issues" with any of the staff. They really celebrate success and encourage the kids to reach for that success. I love the fact that as a busy mom I still have open communication with the teachers via email or phone.

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