Summary:
The Sequoia Union Elementary district in California serves students from elementary through middle school. This analysis focuses on two schools within the district: Sequoia Elementary Charter and Sequoia Union Elementary.
Sequoia Union Elementary stands out as a high-performing middle school, ranking in the top 23% of California middle schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 8th-grade students demonstrate strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and mathematics exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, Sequoia Elementary Charter has shown improvement in its statewide ranking over the past few years, but its overall academic performance, as measured by test scores, remains below the district and state averages.
While both schools have similar chronic absenteeism rates, the significant difference in student-teacher ratios (19.1 at Sequoia Elementary Charter versus 12.7 at Sequoia Union Elementary) may contribute to the performance gap, as smaller class sizes can often lead to more personalized attention and support for students. Additionally, the higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at Sequoia Elementary Charter suggests the school serves a more economically disadvantaged population, which may present additional challenges in terms of academic achievement.
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