Serving 497 students in grades 7-8, Sequoia Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Sequoia Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoia Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Sequoia Middle School is ranked #4227 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sequoia Middle School?
497 students attend Sequoia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sequoia Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 22:1.
What grades does Sequoia Middle School offer ?
Sequoia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Sequoia Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Sequoia Middle School located?
Sequoia Middle School is located in the West Porterville neighborhood of Porterville, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in West Porterville.
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