Sequoia Elementary School

277 Boyd Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sequoia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sequoia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Sequoia Elementary School's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
592 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Sequoia Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoia Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#500 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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58%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sequoia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
21%
12%
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Hispanic
16%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
36%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
This chart display the diversity score of Sequoia Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sequoia Elementary School's ranking?
Sequoia Elementary School is ranked #500 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sequoia Elementary School often compared to?
Sequoia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monte Gardens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Sequoia Elementary School?
592 students attend Sequoia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Sequoia Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 21% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoia Elementary School?
Sequoia Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sequoia Elementary School offer ?
Sequoia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sequoia Elementary School part of?
Sequoia Elementary School is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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