D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Sierra Preparatory Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 2021 North Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in California
Growth
D
Students gain 0.61 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 10th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
776
Students
enrolled
18.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%6/1003.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%10/100Students gain 0.61 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.95 in 2009–19; 4th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 64% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency19% (−29 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency9% (−28 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic18%8%reading -21 pts, math -20 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income18%8%reading -20 pts, math -20 pts2nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2021 North Grand Ave.
City Santa Ana
ZIP Code 92705
District 0635310
NCES School ID 063531006007
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92705

Understanding the community around Sierra Preparatory Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $125,059
Per Capita Income $59,789
Poverty Rate 5.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 60.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.3%
High School or Higher 88.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,074,600
Median Rent $2,164
Owner-Occupied 61.7%
Renter-Occupied 38.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sierra Preparatory Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 98.1%
White 0.3%
Black 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More Races 0.4%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 776
Teachers (FTE) 42.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sierra Preparatory Academy?
Sierra Preparatory Academy has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sierra Preparatory Academy?
Sierra Preparatory Academy has 776 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1.
What grades does Sierra Preparatory Academy serve?
Sierra Preparatory Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sierra Preparatory Academy receive per student?
Sierra Preparatory Academy receives $20,942 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sierra Preparatory Academy in 92705 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,591,775
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,950
1-Year Change
+3.2%
% Renters
38.3%

Other Schools in 92705

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026