Serving 506 students in grades 7-8, Sequoia Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Math Proficiency: 30%
- Reading Proficiency: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sequoia Middle School's student population of 506 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sequoia Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sequoia Middle School?
506 students attend Sequoia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sequoia Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 7-8
What school district is Sequoia Middle School part of?
Sequoia Middle School is part of Porterville Unified School District.
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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