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Sierra Madre Elementary School
(626) 355-1428
141 West Highland Ave.
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Level: K-8
District: Pasadena Unified School District

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Census Info	Value	Year
White, non-Hispanic:	61.94%	(2009)
Black, non-Hispanic:	7.86%	(2009)
Hispanic:	25.2%	(2009)
Asian:	3.37%	(2009)
Pacific Islander:	0.1%	(2009)
Native American or Native Alaskan:	0.31%	(2009)
Unspecified:	0.2%	(2009)
Filipino:	1.02%	(2009)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:	22.4%	(2008)

Sierra Madre Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	4
Average Principals Rating	4
Average Teachers Rating	4
Average Activities Rating	4
Average Parents Rating	5
Average Safety Rating	4

Sierra Madre Elementary School Reviews


Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-10-28 “I have 3 children attending this school. Two at the Elementary and one at the Middle School. This is what I have found after transferring from a private school: More opportunites in music, drama and visual arts More diverse population-economic and ethnic Teachers are experienced High academic performance is a goal that teachers, parents, and students work toward together Adminstration is open and encourages parent involvement This school as most schools in PUSD are moving onward and upward to a higher level of education and real life experiences. No school is perfect for every child or parent but Sierra Madre School is a shining example of what can happen when teachers, administrators and parents work together to educate children.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-10-18 “Can we talk test scores? Sierra Madre School just scored highest in the district at 871 API. My experience of the teachers, administrators, and support staff is that they are highly devoted to our school and take great pride in their work. The parent participation at this school is stellar and you will always see a myriad of parent volunteers inside and outside the classroom on any given day. Kinder through 3rd grade class sizes are 20 to 1. This school does have an amazing Visual and Performing Arts Program and also excels in math. The district's use of Open Court Language Arts is limiting for the level of the students but teachers do supplement. The Special Ed inclusion program in the primary age classes is excellent, focusing on understanding, utilizing personal strengths, and mentoring. This is just as enriching for typically developing students as it is for students with special needs.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2008-10-18 “we came to the school from a 'blue`ribbon' school a few years ago and are very happy with our experience. There are some kids who are not well-mannered etc. but the parents and home setting are more likely to cause and encourage this than the school - if staff hears or sees bad behavior it is addresed. A smaller class size would be better but this is a public school and they have what they are told to have. I am glad my child is learning to deal with the real world with all it's colors, religions and ethnicities and not coddled in some 'white castle' of learning.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-09-18 “Wonderful school and kids; principal very involved and engaged. Parents have a very high level of dedication to schol” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2008-09-08 “Compared to other school in Pasadena this school is very good, but after having researched and seen what other districts, and even countries, have to offer, Sierra Madre school is mediocre at best. Many of the teachers are very professional and put forth their best effort, but many also seem to only be putting in the hours and not trying very hard. There seems to be too much emphasis placed on individual self-esteem and not enough on social responsibility. The result is many rude and disrespectful students. The visual arts program is good. I just wish they spent more time on producing something truly artistic instead of things that cam be quickly done in one lesson. Overall I think the school is not bad, parents have to be a strong advocates for their children in order to get a good education.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-08-22 “My son transferred to Sierra Madre School for fourth grade last year; this year I have an incoming kindergarten student and a transferring eighth-grader as well. This school is full of caring and competent staff (not just the teachers!), with a wonderful principal. The arts, so often missing as a 'subject' these days, are integrated throughout the curriculum, and there is a real culture of appreciation for the arts at this remarkable public school.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-08-18 “We transferred our daughter to this school from another school. Finally she is happy and thriving. Our son starts this year. Great parent involvement. All elements of learning are encouraged. The community is super supportive. We have very high academic expectations for our children, and at the same time we want them to be well rounded and love learning and school. Sierra Madre meets our goals so far. We could not be happier with our choice” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-07-13 “I would not change a thing about my family's expereince so far at Sierra Madre School. The great, the good, and the not so good...we feel very fortunate to be a part of this particular learning community.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-02-27 “I have a child in K, 3rd, and 5th grade. There is a wonderful balance of academics and the arts. The staff and administration are tops!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2007-12-10 “My son is in Kindergarten at SME and loves it. We, too, got in through open enrollment and are completely satisfied with our choice of public over private. His two teachers are kind and caring, and have over thirty years experience between them. They are able to fit an incredible amount of learning into a very short period of time. The parent involvement is amazing and enables differentiated treatment so that those children who need a little extra help are assisted, and those that are a bit ahead are challenged. The entire school is friendly and helpful and has welcomed us with open arms. We are excited to spend the next 8 plus years there.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2007-12-07 “Our son is in Kindergarten and, so far, we are very pleased. He has a very experienced teacher that is supplementing the core curriculum with really interesting and fun activities. They've had field trips to the local police station, Caltech etc. SMS isn't our neighborhood school so we got in through open enrollement. Private was the backup for us and we were thrilled when the lottery worked in our favor!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2006-05-26 “Great opportunity for special needs children.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2006-02-02 “I find the effort is there for the advance classes but way too overcrowded. Only the students who can completely go it on their own will do well. I find the english sorely lacking in the ability to write anything beyond writing to do well on the state standard testing. The math curriculum is booooring and lacks creativity. Upper campus math teachers seem to try very hard. Not sure why this school doesn't impress me as much as when I first checked it out. It is a decent school, but truly seems to depend on the grade you are in.” Posted By: teacher Quality Score: 5 2005-08-04 “Ecellent visual and performing arts program, highly qualified teachers.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2005-03-09 “Our children have had a wonderful experience at Sierra Madre Elementry. The principal does a great job and the teachers have been very committed.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: decline 2004-05-06 “This school thrives because of the heavy parental involvement. The school should feel good about the extent the parents have brought in after-school programs, other enrichment programs and involve themselves in the reading program. The district should commend this type of volunteerism and do more to help the school, such as making sure there is enough paper for the teachers to make copies for the student assignments.”

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