Serving 570 students in grades 6-8, Sequoyah Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sequoyah Middle School serves the southeast part of Auburn, WA, covering an area of approximately 9.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the school's boundaries and the furthest edge being 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sequoyah Middle School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sequoyah Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoyah Middle School is 0.81, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1924 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.2%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Yellow
School Mascot
Phoenix
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoyah Middle School's ranking?
Sequoyah Middle School is ranked #1924 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sequoyah Middle School?
570 students attend Sequoyah Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Sequoyah Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sequoyah Middle School?
Sequoyah Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sequoyah Middle School offer ?
Sequoyah Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sequoyah Middle School part of?
Sequoyah Middle School is part of Federal Way School District.
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