Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sierra Expeditionary Learning ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sierra Expeditionary Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Sierra Expeditionary Learning's student population of 216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Sierra Expeditionary Learning ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sierra Expeditionary Learning is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1361 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
60%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Expeditionary Learning's ranking?
Sierra Expeditionary Learning is ranked #1361 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sierra Expeditionary Learning often compared to?
Sierra Expeditionary Learningis often viewed alongside schools like Glenshire Elementary School, Donner Trail Elementary School, Truckee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sierra Expeditionary Learning?
216 students attend Sierra Expeditionary Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sierra Expeditionary Learning students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sierra Expeditionary Learning?
Sierra Expeditionary Learning has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Expeditionary Learning offer ?
Sierra Expeditionary Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sierra Expeditionary Learning part of?
Sierra Expeditionary Learning is part of Sierra Expeditionary Learning School District.
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