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Sierra Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1020 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 30, 2013

I agree with the comment on the bullying.my grandson has been bullied to the point he does not want to go to school.my daughter went and tried to talk to the counselor and he said he would call her for an appointment,he never did.i personally went to the school and told the counselor that my son got knocked down,kicked and choked by a student on his way to school.i guess they will lose funding for my grandson because he will be home schooled next year.


Posted March 23, 2012

This school has teachers that do not care about their students. The bulling problem runs rampid. I would not recommend this school to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2008

Sierra Middle School has a well written school improvement plan in place with a focus on student achievement and parent involvement. The teachers are focused and teach a standards driven curriculum supported by state standards. Active participation by students can be seen in the classrooms and a positive, motivated, successful feeling can be found at this site.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted June 27, 2007

The academic programs offered are average, but the teacher involvement and genuine interest is wonderful. They have an exceptional music program with a great deal of other extracurricular activities and offer unique opportunities for the children to travel. The level of parent involvement is unfortunately very limited, but the teachers help to pick up the slack.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2005

This is a great school! the most importants tests of the country are taken here!this test are called sims, aims, and stanford 9. This scool has many and the best teachers ever. They are really stict due to they want your child to learn and understand the basics. All of my childrens attemped that school because there was never any fight and their grades were fantastic!
—Submitted by Yazmin Noriega, a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

359 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

361 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
47%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

357 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
79%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

319 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

319 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

316 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
75%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

340 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

340 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

340 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
36%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

306 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

  • In 2010-2011, this school was designated "Performing Plus".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Performing Plus".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Underperforming".

About the tests


Arizona uses AZ LEARNS Achievement Profiles to indicate schools' overall performance each year. For elementary and middle schools, the profiles are based on current and historical aggregated AIMS results, MAP results and whether or not the school made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). For high schools, AIMS results, AYP status and graduation/dropout rates are used. Schools are identified as Excelling, Highly Performing, Performing Plus, Performing, Underperforming, Failing to Meet Academic Standards or Pending.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 91% 41%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3% 6%
White 3% 45%
Asian 1% 3%
Black 1% 6%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 82%N/A51%
English language learners 19%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 52% 81%
English 48% 12%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 17N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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5801 S. Del Moral Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85706
Phone: (520) 545-4800

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