Enrollment
43
Middle
DISTRICT 194 · STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SEQUOIA UNION ELEMENTARY·NCES 063636014008
Sequoia Union Elementary
23958 Ave. 324, Lemon Cove, CA 93244 · (559) 564-2016 · Tulare County
GRADES 08–08MIDDLE42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL43 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
7.4:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
21 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 43 | 100% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Sequoia Union Elementary. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
47.6%
CA avg 49.1% . -1.0pp since 2016
Math
23.8%
CA avg 37.7% . -28.8pp since 2016
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 48 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 24 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 1 points since 2016, while math scores are down about 29 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 16.7% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.6% |
| Math | 16.7% | 7.1% | 35.7% | 40.5% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 47.6% | 23.8% |
| 2023-24 | 59.4% | 34.4% |
| 2022-23 | 45.2% | 47.6% |
| 2021-22 | 44.1% | 23.5% |
| 2020-21 | 42.1% | 21.1% |
| 2018-19 | 44.1% | 14.3% |
| 2017-18 | 62.1% | 55.2% |
| 2016-17 | 48.6% | 52.6% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
41.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
50.9%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-9.6pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 41% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 51% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Where Sequoia Union Elementary ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Tulare County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 43 | #1,352 of 1,377 | #24 of 27 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
43
+11 (+34%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
7.4:1
was 10.7:1
% White
58%
was 59%
% Hispanic
33%
was 31%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 43 | 5.8 | 7.4:1 | 49% (21) |
| 2023-24 | 36 | 5.9 | 6.1:1 | 44% (16) |
| 2022-23 | 41 | 3.2 | 12.8:1 | 37% (15) |
| 2017-18 | 32 | 3 | 10.7:1 | 41% (13) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sequoia Union Elementary.
About Sequoia Union Elementary
This page covers Sequoia Union Elementary, a very small middle-grades school in Lemon Cove, California. In all, 43 students attend the school in grade 8. That puts enrollment 93% below the 659-student average for middle schools in California.
Sequoia Union Elementary operates as its own local education agency.
The share of White students at Sequoia Union Elementary is 58%, a majority. It is also 33% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, and 2% Asian. For comparison, the population of Tulare County is roughly 37% White.
There are 5.8 full-time-equivalent teachers at Sequoia Union Elementary, giving a ratio of 7.4:1. Middle schools in California have an average ratio of 20.7:1. By family income, 49% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That rate is below the 77% average among public schools in Tulare County.
Test results at Sequoia Union Elementary are 9.6 points below what its free or reduced-price lunch share predicts (41.3% actual, 50.9% predicted).
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Tulare County show that median household income comes to about $71,300, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 17% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 15%. The county's public schools total 196, with about 101,494 students.
Measured in a straight line, Sequoia Elementary Charter is less than a tenth of a mile from Sequoia Union Elementary. Around the school, 5 other public schools are within five miles. In a group of 5 nearby schools with scores, Sequoia Union Elementary ranks 1st on average proficiency.
In the federal locale system, Sequoia Union Elementary is coded Rural: Distant, for schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The school's student count increased 34% between the 2017-18 and 2024-25 school years. The number of students per teacher dropped from 10.7 to 7.4 over 7 years.
People who know Sequoia Union Elementary can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Tulare County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
478,693
Census ACS
Median income
$71,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
196
101,494 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sequoia Union Elementary
- Sequoia Elementary CharterElementary · 345 students
Nearby schools
- Sequoia Elementary Charter0.0 mi · 345
- Castle Rock Elementary4.1 mi · 418
- Woodlake Valley Middle4.7 mi · 483
- Woodlake High4.7 mi · 646
- Bravo Lake High4.9 mi · 19
- Francis J. White Learning Center5.1 mi · 502
Frequently asked questions
About Sequoia Union ElementaryHow large is Sequoia Union Elementary?
Sequoia Union Elementary enrolls approximately 43 students in grades 08-08.
What age range does Sequoia Union Elementary serve?
Sequoia Union Elementary serves students from grade 08 through grade 08.
How many teachers does Sequoia Union Elementary have?
Sequoia Union Elementary employs 6 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Sequoia Union Elementary?
Student demographics at Sequoia Union Elementary are roughly 58% White, 33% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Sequoia Union Elementary in?
Sequoia Union Elementary is part of Sequoia Union Elementary.
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