Serving 594 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sequoia Elementary School's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
594 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sequoia Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoia Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#980 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
22%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
44%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
18%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #980 out of 9,523 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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sequoia Elementary School?
594 students attend Sequoia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sequoia Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% 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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