Serving 849 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 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 849 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sequoia Middle School's student population of 849 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
849 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sequoia Middle School ranks within the top 30% 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 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2130 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
42%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
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 #2130 out of 9,602 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 Los Cerritos Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
849 students attend Sequoia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sequoia Middle School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoia Middle School?
Sequoia Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, 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 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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