Serving 41 students in grades 8, Sequoia Union Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: 8
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sequoia Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sequoia Union Elementary School's student population of 41 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sequoia Union Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoia Union Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#4898 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
27%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
73%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoia Union Elementary School's ranking?
Sequoia Union Elementary School is ranked #4898 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sequoia Union Elementary School?
41 students attend Sequoia Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sequoia Union Elementary School students are White, and 27% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoia Union Elementary School?
Sequoia Union Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sequoia Union Elementary School offer ?
Sequoia Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Sequoia Union Elementary School part of?
Sequoia Union Elementary School is part of Sequoia Union Elementary School District.
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