Sequoia Middle School

2855 Borchard Rd.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 798 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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 798 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sequoia Middle School's student population of 798 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
798 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar

School Rankings

Sequoia Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoia Middle School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2208 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
44%
34%
62%
47%
39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
45%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
(22-23)
18.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sequoia Middle School's ranking?
Sequoia Middle School is ranked #2208 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sequoia Middle School often compared to?
Sequoia Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sycamore Canyon, Los Cerritos Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sequoia Middle School?
798 students attend Sequoia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sequoia Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sequoia Middle School?
Sequoia Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sequoia Middle School offer ?
Sequoia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sequoia Middle School part of?
Sequoia Middle School is part of Conejo Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 798 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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