Excellent
#1552 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Sequoia Middle
Middle School · Fresno Unified · Fresno, CA
A Fresno Unified middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4050 East Hamilton Ave., Fresno, CA 93702
- Math 19% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sequoia Middle score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sequoia Middle 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$44,849
Median home value
$211,900
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
8.9%
Homeownership
34.2%
Poverty rate
32%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93702; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Terronez MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 696 | Compare → |
| Fresno County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Tehipite MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 7–8 | 2.3 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Kings Canyon MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 7–8 | 2.4 mi | 915 | 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.
Fresno Unified
- Schools in district
- 101
- Rank in district
- #12 of 98
- District spending per student
- $20,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sequoia Middle is listed in Fresno Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sequoia Middle
Sequoia Middle is a public middle school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified, serving approximately 905 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,552 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sequoia Middle
What grades does Sequoia Middle serve?
Sequoia Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Sequoia Middle?
Sequoia Middle has an enrollment of approximately 905 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Middle is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sequoia Middle rank in CA?
Sequoia Middle ranks #1,552 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sequoia Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Sequoia Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sequoia Middle has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sequoia Middle a charter school?
No, Sequoia Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sequoia Middle a Title I school?
No, Sequoia Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sequoia Middle?
99.3% of students at Sequoia Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 905
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (559) 457-3210
- Area population (ZIP 93702)
- 45,241
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 29.7
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 93702; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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