Sierra Hills Elementary School

Sierra Hills Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-3
16505 Placer Hills Rd,  Meadow Vista, CA
Placer Hills Union Elementary School District
3.0
346 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jordan Alvarado
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.8%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
27%
State Average
17.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
58.6%
Female
41.4%
White
82.8%
Hispanic
9.5%
Two or more races
6.3%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/14/2025
the teachers of this school are ok,. The principal is something awful. She insists on full attendance regardless of a child's health and will send truant letter for any reason. My child got sick 6 times in 6 months at that school including an unknown sickness that caused a severe cough for more than...
5.0 other
8/13/2013
There are so many wonderful opportunities to connect with your child via nature in Meadow Vista, CA. Nature is so often used as a teaching tool at Sierra Hills Elementary School. This summer the clear skies offered a spectacular view of the meteorite showers and opportunities to continue to learn ab...
other
4/26/2010
I have two grandkids that attended Sierra Hills for two years, the teachers are wonderful, parent participation is very high, and kids who attend love the school. This school deserves to win!

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Sierra Hills Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-3 in Meadow Vista, CA, in the Meadow Vista neighborhood, and is served by the Placer Hills Union Elementary School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 346 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Sierra Hills Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $808,914. Discover additional schools in the area, like Forest Lake Christian School, Pine Hills Adventist Academy, Taylor Academy, and more. Learn more about what Meadow Vista has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sierra Hills Elementary School.

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