Enrollment
946
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canyon Country, CA
Sierra Vista Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Vista Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064251006962
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Vista Junior High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Canyon Country · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Vista Junior High has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista Junior High ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Canyon Country, CA.
School address
District: William S. Hart Union High · California
NCES ID 064251006962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sierra Vista Junior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sierra Vista Junior High
Sierra Vista Junior High is a large middle school in Canyon Country, California, enrolling 946 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 946 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 926 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #276.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (22%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
William S. Hart Union High also operates Saugus High (2,317 students) and Valencia High (2,286 students) alongside Sierra Vista Junior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sierra Vista Junior High compares
Sierra Vista Junior High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 946 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
946
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,012
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.8%
White 22.3%
Asian 3.7%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Sierra Vista Junior High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for William S. Hart Union High, which includes Sierra Vista Junior High.
$14,012
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 59.6%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sierra Vista Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saugus High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valencia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William S. Hart High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Vista Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,286
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,941
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~946 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sierra Vista Junior High
How many students attend Sierra Vista Junior High?
Sierra Vista Junior High has 946 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canyon Country, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Junior High is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Vista Junior High?
33.6% of students at Sierra Vista Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Vista Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Vista Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment, in Canyon Country, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Vista Junior High?
Sierra Vista Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sierra Vista Junior High rank among public schools in Canyon Country?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista Junior High ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Canyon Country, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Canyon Country on the city page.
Is Sierra Vista Junior High a good school?
Sierra Vista Junior High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in William S. Hart Union High?
Besides Sierra Vista Junior High, William S. Hart Union High also operates Saugus High (2,317 students), Valencia High (2,286 students), and Golden Valley High (1,980 students). See the William S. Hart Union High district page for the complete list.
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