Sequoia Elementary School

Rating

Top 20%

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Sequoia Elementary School serves 594 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Sequoia Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 594 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 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 594 students has grown by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

594 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Sequoia Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Sequoia Elementary School is 0.73, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#500 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sequoia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

27:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

23%

12%

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Hispanic

16%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sequoia Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

41%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

18%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.73

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Sequoia Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

12%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

MT. Diablo Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

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?

594 students attend Sequoia Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

41% of Sequoia Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 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 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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 (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 594 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education