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Prospect Sierra School

960 Avis Drive/2060 Tapscott Ave., El Cerrito, CA, 94530-0945 -

School Notes Overview:

Prospect Sierra students are passionate about learning. Our exceptional teachers inspire students to seek deep, meaningful understanding; to develop strong academic skills; and to become creative and independent thinkers. Prospect Sierra cultivates compassion, fairness, respect, and individuality within a community that celebrates diversity, authenticity, and service. Prospect Sierra School embodies several key assumptions in philosophy and daily practice: that learning is the young person's pathway to personal growth; that school should be both challenging and joyous; that school is a community through which students, teachers and parents develop trust, demonstrate cooperation, show respect, and acquire an understanding of the rights and needs of others; and that diversity, in its many human forms, brings quality and strength to our welcoming and inclusive school. The school also believes that positive expectations and relationship-based teaching are essential to the learning process. We intend that our students maintain a lifelong love of learning; to become reflective, critical thinkers; and to become responsible citizens of the global community....

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School Overview:

	Prospect Sierra School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1981
County	Contra Costa County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	440 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	50%	40%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 38 students
	Grade 1 - 46 students
	Grade 2 - 47 students
	Grade 3 - 41 students
	Grade 4 - 44 students
	Grade 5 - 45 students
	Grade 6 - 55 students
	Grade 7 - 57 students
	Grade 8 - 67 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	70 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	44%
Average Class Size	21
Classroom dress code	Casual (neat, clean, and not distracting)
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Dec. 14 / Jan. 11
Yearly Tuition Cost	$19,963
Tuition Notes	There is a generous financial assistance program based on family need. Approximately 24% of our students receive financial aid.
% on Financial Aid	25%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$12,162
Acceptance Rate	33%
Head of School	Katherine Dinh
Admissions Director	Lily Shih
Admissions Associate	Amy Sullivan - Middle
Sport
Total Sports Offered	5
	Sports
	Basketball	Cross Country
	Flag Football	Track and Field
	Volley Ball

School Notes:

Prospect Sierra is an independent co-ed school located in El Cerrito. Two campuses, elementary (grades K-4) and middle school (grades 5-8) create the feel of a small school while providing the resources of a large one.
Both campuses have excellent grounds and facilities. New buildings at each campus include expansive libraries, science labs, performing and fine arts buildings.
Service learning is integral to the curriculum kindergarten through grade 8.
Although 47% of our students come from Berkeley, students come to Prospect Sierra School from as far south as San Leandro and as far north as American Canyon.
School bus service is available from Oakland, Berkeley, and Kensington.
There is an excellent after school program as well as enrichment classes and sports until 6:00 PM. Please visit our website, www.prospectsierra.org for further information.
Profile last updated: 07/14/2009

In the News:

El Cerrito Albany Kensington Calendar (El Cerrito Journal)
posted on June 4, 2009 at 04:52:01 pm
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school notes (Contra Costa Times)
posted on February 22, 2009 at 12:23:25 am
West Countywccusd budget meetings scheduled: West Contra Costa school district officials will hold a pair of community budget meetings this week to solicit input on how to trim the district's budget.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (94530)	School Zip (94530)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	23,121 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	62%	32%
Population Average Age	43 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$56,905	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.1 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	54 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	61% / 39%	55% / 45%