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Sequoia Elementary School vs. Golden Empire Elementary School

Should you attend Sequoia Elementary School or Golden Empire Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sequoia Elementary School
3333 Rosemont Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Golden Empire Elementary School
9045 Canberra Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sequoia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Golden Empire Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
439 students
449 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sequoia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Golden Empire Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sequoia Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Golden Empire Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sequoia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Golden Empire Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Golden Empire Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4892 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#4476 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sequoia Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Golden Empire Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Top 50% in CA)
36%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sequoia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Golden Empire Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sequoia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Golden Empire Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sequoia Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Golden Empire Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
83
68
Grade 1 Students
67
63
Grade 2 Students
56
58
Grade 3 Students
66
71
Grade 4 Students
49
61
Grade 5 Students
65
66
Grade 6 Students
53
62

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sequoia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Golden Empire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
8%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sequoia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Golden Empire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
40%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sequoia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Golden Empire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sequoia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Golden Empire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
23%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sequoia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Golden Empire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Sequoia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Golden Empire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Two or more races
16%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sequoia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Golden Empire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.75
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sequoia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Golden Empire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sequoia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Golden Empire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sequoia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Golden Empire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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