Sierra Ridge Middle

Pollock Pines Elementary
2700 Amber Trail
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
247 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Sierra Ridge Middle School is a public school located in the rural community of Pollock Pines, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Camino Union School District. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, the school provides a small-town educational environment that emphasizes close-knit relationships between students, staff, and the local community. The campus is designed to support the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers, offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional learning.

Beyond the classroom, Sierra Ridge is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere where student engagement is a priority. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs, encouraging students to develop leadership skills and explore interests outside of their traditional coursework. By leveraging its scenic location and community-focused approach, Sierra Ridge Middle School strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school by building both academic foundational skills and a strong sense of school spirit.
247
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    166 (67.2%)
  • Hispanic
    53 (21.5%)
  • Two or More
    16 (6.5%)
  • Asian
    5 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    5 (2.0%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Pollock Pines Elementary
Phone: (530)644-2031
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 108
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 53
Grade 6 67
Grade 7 53
Grade 8 74
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pleasant Valley Middle
Gold Oak Union Elementary
117 Students
4120 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667 (6.7 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th