Is Cerra Vista Elementary a good school?

Cerra Vista Elementary ranks 4010 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cerra Vista Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 640 students attended Cerra Vista Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Cerra Vista Elementary?

Students at Cerra Vista Elementary are 68% Hispanic, 17% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Cerra Vista Elementary attend?

Students who attend Cerra Vista Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Accelerated Achievement Academy Middle : Rancho San Justo High : Hollister High

Cerra Vista Elementary

Summary:

Cerra Vista Elementary is a public K-8 school in Hollister, California, serving 599 students. The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, lower-than-average test scores, and performance gaps among different student subgroups.

Cerra Vista Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate has significantly increased from 8.2% in 2020-2021 to 30.4% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the Hollister district average of 29% and the state average of 16.1%. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are also generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in the lower grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 23.75% of 3rd-grade students at Cerra Vista Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 31.17% in the Hollister district and 42.8% statewide.

Interestingly, Cerra Vista Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. Hispanic and White students at the school have the lowest rankings compared to their peers statewide, with 1-star ratings in recent years. In contrast, English Language Learner (ELL) students at Cerra Vista Elementary have performed relatively well, with 4-star ratings in recent years. Nearby schools, such as Hollister Dual Language Academy, have significantly higher test scores in both ELA and Mathematics compared to Cerra Vista Elementary and the district as a whole, suggesting that the dual language program at Hollister Dual Language Academy may be a successful model that could potentially be replicated or expanded to other schools in the Hollister district.

Detail:

Public K-8

2151 Cerra Vista Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023-6200

(831) 636-4470

District: Hollister

SchoolDigger Rank:
4010^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,466

Students who attend Cerra Vista Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Accelerated Achievement Academy
	Rancho San Justo
High:	Hollister High

Student/teacher ratio: 24.6

Number of students: 640

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.4%

White:

16.9%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cerra Vista Elementary ranks worse than 68.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 4^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Hollister School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.02. (See more...)

Compare Details Cerra Vista Elementary ranks worse than 54% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.05. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.4%), White (16.9%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hollister School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cerra Vista Elementary is 24.6. 3 elementary schools in the Hollister School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Cerra Vista Elementary employs 25.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cerra Vista Elementary is $9,466. 5 elementary schools in the Hollister School District spend more per student. (See more...)

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cerra Vista Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cerra Vista Elementary 4010^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Cerra Vista Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Cerra Vista Elementary 1500^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Cerra Vista Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hollister:

SchoolDigger ranks Hollister 1111^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cerra Vista Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Cerra Vista Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	50.93	2108^th	4809	56.2%
2005	49.93	2195^th	4822	54.5%
2006	52.14	2091^st	4818	56.6%
2007	77.58	1067^th	5113	79.1%
2008	70.36	1384^th	5113	72.9%
2009	69.51	1462^nd	5193	71.8%
2010	55.92	2220^th	5314	58.2%
2011	65.89	1703^rd	5377	68.3%
2012	53.44	2430^th	5390	54.9%
2013	46.18	2916^th	5530	47.3%
2015	48.34	2537^th	5611	54.8%
2016	58.37	2069^th	5614	63.1%
2017	60.40	1997^th	5692	64.9%
2018	58.77	2093^rd	5662	63.0%
2019	47.66	2724^th	5789	52.9%
2022	33.68	3566^th	5883	39.4%
2023	39.42	3177^th	5874	45.9%
2024	29.02	4010^th	5862	31.6%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Cerra Vista Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	75.41	439^th	3246	86.5%
2019	59.52	843^rd	3275	74.3%
2022	53.54	1025^th	3311	69.0%
2023	66.33	599^th	3250	81.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Cerra Vista Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.79	1158^th	2420	52.1%
2024	41.29	1266^th	2634	51.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cerra Vista Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	64.41	1491^st	5084	70.7%
2019	43.63	2851^st	5173	44.9%
2022	49.56	2300^th	5264	56.3%
2023	34.17	3552^nd	5374	33.9%
2024	30.71	3883^rd	5511	29.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Cerra Vista Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	66.32	1696^th	5413	68.7%
2019	53.50	2301^st	5492	58.1%
2022	32.95	3495^th	5635	38.0%
2023	47.66	2540^th	5617	54.8%
2024	31.05	3707^th	5605	33.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Cerra Vista Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	33.84	1272^nd	2128	40.2%
2019	29.82	1807^th	2585	30.1%
2022	53.01	742^nd	2227	66.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Cerra Vista Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	49.44	2480^th	5431	54.3%
2019	41.18	2965^th	5510	46.2%
2022	35.31	3336^th	5663	41.1%
2023	31.47	3649^th	5650	35.4%
2024	28.70	3937^th	5636	30.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Cerra Vista Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	67.47	1263^rd	4830	73.9%
2019	50.63	2243^rd	4963	54.8%
2022	34.03	3368^th	5084	33.8%
2023	47.81	2369^th	5098	53.5%
2024	29.82	3752^nd	5102	26.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Cerra Vista Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	39.55	1832^nd	2737	33.1%
2019	37.35	1929^th	2834	31.9%
2022	23.72	2183^rd	2726	19.9%
2023	22.28	2166^th	2662	18.6%
2024	16.89	2284^th	2647	13.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cerra Vista Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Cerra Vista Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.27	1367^th	2802	51.2%
2024	39.05	1500^th	2777	46.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Cerra Vista Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.55	731^st	2547	71.3%
2024	40.07	1332^nd	2546	47.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Cerra Vista Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.98	1564^th	2558	38.9%
2024	38.26	1405^th	2547	44.8%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Cerra Vista Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.87	966^th	2391	59.6%
2024	49.85	995^th	2383	58.2%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cerra Vista Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	194	1	8	259	2	n/a	n/a	0	464
1990	177	2	9	306	0	n/a	n/a	0	494
1991	211	1	8	332	1	n/a	n/a	0	553
1992	246	0	13	350	4	n/a	n/a	0	613
1993	287	1	13	328	2	n/a	n/a	0	631
1994	342	1	10	336	3	n/a	n/a	0	692
1995	287	1	3	333	2	n/a	n/a	0	626
1996	287	1	3	333	2	n/a	n/a	0	626
1997	283	6	3	355	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
1998	333	4	5	406	0	n/a	n/a	0	748
1999	346	1	11	281	0	n/a	n/a	0	639
2000	349	6	23	281	0	n/a	n/a	0	659
2001	359	13	28	294	1	n/a	n/a	2	697
2002	350	16	31	305	2	n/a	n/a	2	706
2003	350	16	31	305	2	n/a	n/a	2	706
2004	342	14	25	302	2	n/a	n/a	6	691
2005	327	11	32	331	1	n/a	n/a	5	707
2006	334	6	31	374	0	n/a	n/a	8	753
2007	320	7	36	367	0	n/a	n/a	6	736
2008	295	6	34	324	1	n/a	n/a	0	660
2009	288	2	19	329	3	0	30	0	671
2010	248	3	23	318	2	2	22	0	618
2011	195	1	21	294	2	0	94	0	607
2012	218	2	28	361	2	1	139	0	751
2013	215	2	28	382	1	3	112	0	743
2014	209	2	25	397	3	3	95	0	734
2015	164	3	22	348	3	3	78	0	621
2016	124	0	10	332	1	0	121	0	588
2017	215	3	21	346	0	1	2	0	588
2018	198	3	13	368	0	1	14	0	597
2019	195	7	11	395	1	3	19	0	631
2020	173	12	9	375	1	4	25	0	599
2021	141	10	12	336	3	7	25	0	534
2022	123	7	19	369	3	3	34	0	558
2023	110	11	28	405	5	5	35	0	599
2024	108	12	29	438	6	6	41	0	640

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cerra Vista Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	464	17.0	27.2	n/a
1990	494	27.1	18.2	n/a
1991	553	24.7	22.3	n/a
1992	613	25.1	24.4	49.1
1993	631	25.0	25.2	38
1994	692	26.0	26.6	40.2
1995	626	24.0	26.1	40.1
1996	626	24.0	26.1	40.1
1997	647	28.0	23.1	36.6
1998	748	36.0	20.8	33.2
1999	639	33.0	19.4	25.8
2000	659	30.0	22.0	27.8
2001	697	33.0	21.1	21.2
2002	706	34.0	20.8	26.7
2003	706	34.0	20.8	26.7
2004	691	34.0	20.3	25.1
2005	707	31.5	22.4	32.9
2006	753	33.6	22.4	35.4
2007	736	35.0	21.0	35.2
2008	660	33.0	20.0	35.9
2009	671	31.0	19.7	35
2010	618	28.0	22.0	41.1
2011	607	n/a	n/a	45.8
2012	751	24.1	31.1	n/a
2013	743	25.5	29.0	43.3
2014	734	26.2	28.0	41.7
2015	621	24.0	25.8	38.6
2016	588	26.0	22.6	43.2
2017	588	25.2	23.3	37.9
2018	597	25.0	23.8	41.7
2019	631	26.0	24.2	38.7
2020	599	n/a	n/a	36.2
2021	534	23.0	23.2	44.9
2022	558	23.5	23.7	56.8
2023	599	23.8	25.1	39.1
2024	640	25.9	24.6	46.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cerra Vista Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	464	17.0	27.2	n/a
1990	494	27.1	18.2	n/a
1991	553	24.7	22.3	n/a
1992	613	25.1	24.4	49.1
1993	631	25.0	25.2	38
1994	692	26.0	26.6	40.2
1995	626	24.0	26.1	40.1
1996	626	24.0	26.1	40.1
1997	647	28.0	23.1	36.6
1998	748	36.0	20.8	33.2
1999	639	33.0	19.4	25.8
2000	659	30.0	22.0	27.8
2001	697	33.0	21.1	21.2
2002	706	34.0	20.8	26.7
2003	706	34.0	20.8	26.7
2004	691	34.0	20.3	25.1
2005	707	31.5	22.4	32.9
2006	753	33.6	22.4	35.4
2007	736	35.0	21.0	35.2
2008	660	33.0	20.0	35.9
2009	671	31.0	19.7	35
2010	618	28.0	22.0	41.1
2011	607	n/a	n/a	45.8
2012	751	24.1	31.1	n/a
2013	743	25.5	29.0	43.3
2014	734	26.2	28.0	41.7
2015	621	24.0	25.8	38.6
2016	588	26.0	22.6	43.2
2017	588	25.2	23.3	37.9
2018	597	25.0	23.8	41.7
2019	631	26.0	24.2	38.7
2020	599	n/a	n/a	36.2
2021	534	23.0	23.2	44.9
2022	558	23.5	23.7	56.8
2023	599	23.8	25.1	39.1
2024	640	25.9	24.6	46.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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