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Sycamore Canyon vs. Sequoia Middle School

Should you attend Sycamore Canyon or Sequoia Middle 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
Sycamore Canyon
4601 Via Rio
Newbury Park, CA 91320
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Sequoia Middle School
2855 Borchard Rd.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Sycamore Canyon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 954 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sycamore Canyon ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 843 students in grades 6-8, Sequoia Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
954 students
843 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sycamore Canyon over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sequoia Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sycamore Canyon.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sequoia Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sycamore Canyon over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sequoia Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Canyon with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Conejo Valley 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 Sequoia Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Conejo Valley 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

#588 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#2208 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sycamore Canyon, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sequoia Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 10% in CA)
44%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sycamore Canyon who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Conejo Valley 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 Sequoia Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sycamore Canyon who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Conejo Valley 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 Sequoia Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sycamore Canyon by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sequoia Middle School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
126
-
Grade 1 Students
63
-
Grade 2 Students
69
-
Grade 3 Students
104
-
Grade 4 Students
95
-
Grade 5 Students
93
-
Grade 6 Students
135
268
Grade 7 Students
128
287
Grade 8 Students
141
288

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sycamore Canyon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Conejo Valley 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 Sequoia Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
24%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sycamore Canyon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Conejo Valley 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 Sequoia Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Conejo Valley 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
12%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sycamore Canyon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Conejo Valley 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 Sequoia Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Conejo Valley 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
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sycamore Canyon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Conejo Valley 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 Sequoia Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Conejo Valley 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
54%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sycamore Canyon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Conejo Valley 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 Sequoia Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Conejo Valley 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
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sycamore Canyon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Conejo Valley 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 Sequoia Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sycamore Canyon, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Conejo Valley 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 Sequoia Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Conejo Valley 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
6%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sycamore Canyon, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Conejo Valley 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 Sequoia Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Conejo Valley 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
1%
(13-14 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sycamore Canyon, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Conejo Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sequoia Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Conejo Valley 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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