Enrollment
778
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Covina, CA
Sierra Vista Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Vista Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061005001104
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Vista Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Covina · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Vista Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Covina, CA.
School address
District: Covina-Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 061005001104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sierra Vista Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sierra Vista Middle
Sierra Vista Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Covina, California, enrolling 778 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.1% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 778 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,306 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #476.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Covina's middle schools, it stands alongside Las Palmas Middle (887 students): Sierra Vista Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.3:1 vs 25.3:1).
Covina-Valley Unified also operates South Hills High (1,568 students) and Northview High (1,247 students) alongside Sierra Vista Middle.
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 Middle compares
Sierra Vista Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,106
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 76.1%
Asian 11.8%
White 6.0%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Sierra Vista Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Covina-Valley Unified, which includes Sierra Vista Middle.
$15,106
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 61.7%
Federal 12.3%
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covina High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Vista Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,247
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Covina
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~778 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sierra Vista Middle
How many students attend Sierra Vista Middle?
Sierra Vista Middle has 778 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Covina, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Middle is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Vista Middle?
55.1% of students at Sierra Vista Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Vista Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Vista Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment, in Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Vista Middle?
Sierra Vista Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Middle rank among middle schools in Covina?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Covina, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Covina on the city page.
Is Sierra Vista Middle a good school?
Sierra Vista Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Covina-Valley Unified?
Besides Sierra Vista Middle, Covina-Valley Unified also operates South Hills High (1,568 students), Northview High (1,247 students), and Covina High (1,056 students). See the Covina-Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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