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Sequoia Union Elementary

Q: Is Sequoia Union Elementary a good school?

Sequoia Union Elementary ranks 1373 rd of 2761 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 8

1373^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,761 California Middle Schools

Better than 50% of California middle schools

Summary

Sequoia Union Elementary is a middle school located in Lemon Cove, CA, serving 36 students in grades 8. The school is part of the Sequoia Union Elementary District, which is ranked 775 out of 1565 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sequoia Union Elementary has seen fluctuations in its academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that have been both above and below the state averages in recent years. The school's student subgroups have also shown significant differences in their performance, with the school's Hispanic and low socioeconomic status students performing below their peers in the state. In contrast, the school's White students performed better, ranking 952 out of 1520 California middle schools in 2024-2025. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also been variable, ranging from 8.9% to 24.9% over the past few years.

Sequoia Union Elementary's high per-student spending, coupled with its relatively low enrollment, suggests the need to evaluate the school's resource allocation and explore opportunities for more efficient use of funds. The school's small size and low student-teacher ratio could be an advantage, allowing for more personalized attention and support for students. However, the school should ensure that this translates into improved academic outcomes for all students. Comparing Sequoia Union Elementary's performance and metrics to the nearby El Monte Middle, Ridgeview Middle, and other local schools can provide valuable insights for the school and district to identify areas for improvement and potential best practices to emulate.

Students ?

7.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$41,796

Per pupil spending ?

48.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

23958 Ave. 324
Lemon Cove, CA 93286

(559) 564-2016

District: Sequoia Union Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.1%

Hispanic:

32.6%

Two or more races:

7.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 54th percentile in 2019 → 50th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the California median (50th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (33% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 13 pts below the California average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg37%

California avg41%

1,373^rd of 2,761

California public middle schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 4 pts since 2019

From top 46% (2019) to top 50% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

771^st of 1,543Sequoia Union Elementary among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	43.7	1373 of 2761	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.3	645 of 2783	76.8%	★★★★☆
2023	71.9	641 of 2781	77.0%	★★★★☆
2022	54.2	1056 of 2740	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.5	1254 of 2715	53.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	33.4	1565 of 2533	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	83.6	380 of 2551	85.1%	★★★★☆
2023	78.5	465 of 2531	81.6%	★★★★☆
2022	58.2	860 of 2509	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	32.7	1529 of 2380	35.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	16.9	2123 of 2395	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	63.2	654 of 2388	72.6%	★★★★☆
2023	31.8	1561 of 2374	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	23.8	1865 of 2359	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	68.8	503 of 2213	77.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	56.8	868 of 2542	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.5	484 of 2579	81.2%	★★★★☆
2023	33.0	1624 of 2531	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.7	962 of 2458	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.4	977 of 2369	58.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	52.2	1030 of 2534	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.2	1037 of 2552	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.0	713 of 2538	71.9%	★★★★☆
2022	51.6	1012 of 2527	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.9	918 of 2407	61.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	37.6	952 of 1520	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	61.1	573 of 1537	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.9	363 of 1543	76.5%	★★★★☆
2022	56.3	649 of 1555	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	24.4	1226 of 1602	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)66th percentile+16 vs school

Male (2025)59th percentile+9 vs school

Female (2025)38th percentile-12 vs school

White (2025)37th percentile-13 vs school

Hispanic (2025)11th percentile-39 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy48%~ state avg

Science26%-6 vs state

Mathematics24%-13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CSA Spanish Overall (2025)			CSA Spanish Listening (2025)			CSA Spanish Writing (2025)			CSA Spanish Reading (2025)			CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)						Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Overall 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Overall 5th Grade	CSA Spanish Overall All Grades	CSA Spanish Listening 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Listening 5th Grade	CSA Spanish Listening All Grades	CSA Spanish Writing 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Writing 5th Grade	CSA Spanish Writing All Grades	CSA Spanish Reading 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading 5th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading All Grades	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sequoia Union Elementary	Public	8	23958 Ave. 324	Lemon Cove	93286	Tulare County	Sequoia Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 564-2016	43	6	7.4	48.8%	25 (58.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (32.6%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.0%)	43.7	1373^rd of 2761 public middle schools	50.3%		72.3	645^th of 2783 public middle schools	76.8%	728														26.2	26.2					47.6	47.6					23.8	23.8	$41,796	$39,706	$2,090
Woodlake Valley Middle	Public	6-8	497 North Palm St.	Woodlake	93286	Tulare County	Woodlake Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 564-8061	483	25	19.5	91.3%	28 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	447 (92.5%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.9	1899^th of 2761 public middle schools	31.2%		24.7	2044^th of 2783 public middle schools	26.6%	145														19.2	19.2			25.7	33.7	36.2	32.3			19.4	20.7	27.3	22.8	$24,375	$22,924	$1,451
Wilson Middle	Public	6-8	710 West Maple St.	Exeter	93221	Tulare County	Exeter Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 592-2144	523	28	18.8	79.9%	131 (25.0%)	1 (0.2%)	385 (73.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	37	1580^th of 2761 public middle schools	42.8%		33	1704^th of 2783 public middle schools	38.8%	124														31.5	31.5			41.5	34.0	35.4	37.0			31.1	24.3	21.6	25.6	$26,567	$25,506	$1,061
Freedom Elementary	Public	4-6	575 East Citrus	Farmersville	93223	Tulare County	Farmersville Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 592-2662	528	23	22.5	94.1%	13 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	506 (95.8%)	5 (0.9%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	23.5	0.0	10.8	35.3	27.5	31.1	44.1	0.0	20.3	26.5	0.0	12.2	8.3		8.3	23.4	16.0	18.4			19.1	16.4	8.8	12.8			12.6	$19,215	$17,738	$1,477
Farmersville Junior High	Public	7-8	650 North Virginia St.	Farmersville	93223	Tulare County	Farmersville Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 747-0764	384	20	18.8	91.1%	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	374 (97.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25.2	1991^st of 2761 public middle schools	27.9%		27.2	1940^th of 2783 public middle schools	30.3%	51														16.2	16.2				33.0	33.7	33.3				11.9	25.8	18.7	$26,354	$24,880	$1,474
Valley Oak Middle	Public	7-8	2000 North Lovers Ln.	Visalia	93292	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 730-7681	952	44	21.6	79.9%	137 (14.4%)	13 (1.4%)	731 (76.8%)	35 (3.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.4%)	28.4	1880^th of 2761 public middle schools	31.9%		26	1996^th of 2783 public middle schools	28.3%	116														19.0	19.0				38.6	35.8	37.2				21.5	16.4	19.0	$15,815	$14,070	$1,745
Divisadero Middle	Public	7-8	1200 South Divisadero	Visalia	93277	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 730-7661	769	35	21.8	79.5%	75 (9.8%)	17 (2.2%)	590 (76.7%)	42 (5.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	41 (5.3%)	27.8	1905^th of 2761 public middle schools	31.0%		23.4	2110^th of 2783 public middle schools	24.2%	205														16.6	16.6				37.2	35.9	36.5				21.3	18.9	20.1	$16,204	$14,430	$1,774
Green Acres Middle	Public	6-8	1147 North Mooney Blvd.	Visalia	93291	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 730-7671	761	33	23.1	68.3%	117 (15.4%)	9 (1.2%)	541 (71.1%)	42 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (6.7%)	46.6	1277^th of 2761 public middle schools	53.7%		40	1464^th of 2783 public middle schools	47.4%	187														26.6	26.6				52.8	43.2	47.8				35.2	22.8	28.8	$18,812	$17,062	$1,750
Ridgeview Middle	Public	7-8	3315 North Akers St.	Visalia	93291	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 622-3308	975	40	24.3	59.5%	165 (16.9%)	18 (1.8%)	639 (65.5%)	85 (8.7%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	63 (6.5%)	52.7	1109^th of 2761 public middle schools	59.8%		55.9	993^rd of 2783 public middle schools	64.3%	116														31.3	31.3				50.3	47.3	48.8				38.3	27.6	33.1	$14,505	$12,846	$1,659
La Joya Middle	Public	7-8	4711 West La Vida	Visalia	93277	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 730-7921	727	31	23.2	71.1%	126 (17.3%)	10 (1.4%)	548 (75.4%)	21 (2.9%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.5%)	37.1	1573^rd of 2761 public middle schools	43.0%		39	1506^th of 2783 public middle schools	45.9%	67														25.6	25.6				37.5	51.1	43.9				18.2	22.6	20.3	$17,114	$15,396	$1,718

Frequently Asked Questions about Sequoia Union Elementary

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How many students attend Sequoia Union Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 43 students attended Sequoia Union Elementary.

Is Sequoia Union Elementary a good school?

Sequoia Union Elementary ranks 1373^rd of 2761 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sequoia Union Elementary?

Students at Sequoia Union Elementary are 58% White, 33% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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2024–25 school spending dataJul 1, 2026

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2024–25 CSA Spanish test scoresDec 22, 2025

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesNov 14, 2025

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