Serving 886 students in grades 6-8, Sequoia Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 886 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sequoia Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sequoia Middle School's student population of 886 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
886 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sequoia Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoia Middle 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#620 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #620 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sequoia Middle School often compared to?
Sequoia Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley View Middle School, Pleasant Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Sequoia Middle School?
886 students attend Sequoia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Sequoia Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoia Middle School?
Sequoia Middle School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher 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 MT. Diablo Unified School District.
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