CaliforniaSchoolsSequoia Middle

Sequoia Middle

PublicRegularGrades 78
Porterville, California · Porterville Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students532
Student:Teacher21.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch86%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
532
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
86%+20.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Sequoia Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Porterville, California. The school enrolls 532 students. It is part of the Porterville Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
86% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictPorterville Unified
County6107
CityPorterville
ZIP93257
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060006411825

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment532
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino80.1%
Black / African American3.7%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native13.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
80.1%
Black
3.7%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
3.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %86%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)