Serving 534 students in grades 6-8, Sequoyah Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sequoyah Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sequoyah Middle School's student population of 534 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sequoyah Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoyah Middle School is 0.81, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1914 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
9%
Hispanic
28%
26%
Black
15%
5%
White
25%
48%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoyah Middle School's ranking?
Sequoyah Middle School is ranked #1914 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sequoyah Middle School?
534 students attend Sequoyah Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Sequoyah Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoyah Middle School?
Sequoyah Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sequoyah Middle School offer ?
Sequoyah Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sequoyah Middle School part of?
Sequoyah Middle School is part of Federal Way School District.
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