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Middle SchoolsGrades 7-8

Sequoia Jr. High

Bakersfield City · Kern County · 900 Belle Terrace, Bakersfield, CA 93304-3704

(661) 631-5940 · sequoia.bcsd.com

1/10
#1232
Rank 1232 out of 1,315
Top 94%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1255 · 5th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1256 · 5th percentile
Science2/10 · #1069 · 19th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Sequoia Jr. High sits in the heart of Bakersfield's south side, serving seventh and eighth graders in one of the more working-class corners of Kern County, where families are deeply rooted in the community and schools carry a lot of weight in daily neighborhood life. Academics here are a work in progress, with test scores currently in the lower range statewide, though the school's science performance stands out relative to its other subjects — a small but meaningful bright spot. Families who are engaged and looking to advocate closely for their kids' middle school experience will want to ask plenty of questions about classroom support and enrichment opportunities before enrolling.

Student Demographics

693 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
610 (88%)
African American
54 (8%)
White
19 (3%)
Other
10 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners288 (42%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged679 (98%)
Students with Disabilities93 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

746
Enrollment
34.5
Teachers (FTE)
21.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #830 · 39th percentile

89 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found