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#4194 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 44% in state
Sequoia Elementary
Elementary School · Sanger Unified · Fresno, CA
A Sanger Unified elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1820 South Armstrong Ave., Fresno, CA 93727
- Math 48% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sequoia Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sequoia Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,045/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fresno), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,247
Median home value
$370,300
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93727; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Star ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 641 | Compare → |
| John S. Wash ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 815 | Compare → |
| Fancher Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–6 | 2.3 mi | 662 | Compare → |
| Edith B. Storey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–6 | 2.5 mi | 547 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sanger Unified
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #10 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sequoia Elementary is listed in Sanger Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sequoia Elementary
Sequoia Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Sanger Unified, serving approximately 692 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,194 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sequoia Elementary
What grades does Sequoia Elementary serve?
Sequoia Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Sequoia Elementary?
Sequoia Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Elementary is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sequoia Elementary rank in CA?
Sequoia Elementary ranks #4,194 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sequoia Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sequoia Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sequoia Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sequoia Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Sequoia Elementary a charter school?
No, Sequoia Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sequoia Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sequoia Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sequoia Elementary?
59.8% of students at Sequoia Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (559) 524-7500
- Area population (ZIP 93727)
- 83,630
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93727; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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