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Middle SchoolsGrades 7-8

Sequoia Middle

Porterville Unified · Tulare County · 1450 West Castle Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257

(559) 788-0923

7/10
#507
Rank 507 out of 1,315
Top 38%
English Language Arts7/10 · #455 · 65th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #617 · 53rd percentile
Science7/10 · #459 · 65th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Sequoia Middle sits in Porterville, a Central Valley city with deep agricultural roots and a tight-knit, working-class community where families tend to know their neighbors and take pride in local institutions. For a district serving a region with significant socioeconomic challenges, Sequoia holds its own academically — particularly in English and Science — making it a solid choice for families who want a school that punches above its weight. It's a good fit for parents looking for a mid-size middle school experience where students aren't lost in the crowd and the community connection to the school still feels genuine.

Student Demographics

508 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
418 (82%)
White
62 (12%)
Filipino
8 (2%)
Other
20 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners159 (31%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged436 (86%)
Students with Disabilities46 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

532
Enrollment
24.9
Teachers (FTE)
21.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
20.5
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 Programs2/10 · #1134 · 17th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found