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.