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Sandia Elementary

21331 Sandia Rd., Apple Valley, CA, 92308

Ranked 6390 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Apple Valley
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Sandia Elementary

21331 Sandia Rd., Apple Valley, CA, 92308

About Sandia Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 6%
Reading 16%
State average proficiency is 6% in Math and 16% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
884
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 20.02%
Asian 0.68%
Hispanic 65.72%
Black 8.37%
Two+ Races 4.3%
Native Am. 0.34%
White
20.02%
Asian
0.68%
Hispanic
65.72%
Black
8.37%
Two+ Races
4.3%
Native Am.
0.34%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 884
49.1%
434 Female
50.9%
450 Male

Student Population

884 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

884 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Sandia Elementary Contact Information

Address

21331 Sandia Rd., Apple Valley, CA, 92308

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Phone

(760) 240-5125

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Website

avusd.org

TOP 6390 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sandia Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM – 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Sandia Academy is growing a lot. Four new classrooms are being built so that more kids can join the transitional kindergarten program. In 2024, a big district partnership event praised the school's band and choir for their musical performances. The AVID college-readiness framework is still the main thing that teachers and staff are working on to help their students do well in school for a long time.

FAQ

Q1. Is Sandia Academy a "School of Choice" or a boundary-based school?

Ans. Sandia Academy primarily serves its local residential boundary but accepts Intra-District transfers based on available space and board policy.

Q2. What types of elective classes are available for 7th and 8th graders at Sandia?

Ans. Middle school students can choose from electives such as AVID, Spanish, art, and computer science modules.

Q3. Does Sandia Academy provide any mental health support for students?

Ans. The school partners with Care Solace to help families find local mental health providers and counseling services.

Q4. How are parents notified of emergency school closures at Sandia Academy?

Ans. Emergency notifications are sent via text, email, and phone calls using the ParentSquare communication system.

Q5. Does Sandia Academy participate in the district-wide spelling bee?

Ans. Students in grades 4-8 compete in a school-level bee, with winners advancing to the Apple Valley Unified finals.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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