Banyan Elementary vs Sequoia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banyan Elementary
Newbury Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
Sequoia Middle
Newbury Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
798 students
| Measure | Banyan Elementary Newbury Park, California | Sequoia Middle Newbury Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #962 of 5,693 | #277 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13126 of 50,301 | #4873 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 416 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 49% |
| city | Newbury Park | Newbury Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Banyan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 62.8).
- •Banyan Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Banyan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Banyan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 31%).
- •Banyan Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 20.0).
- •Sequoia Middle is the larger school with 798 students compared with 416.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Banyan Elementary better than Sequoia Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Banyan Elementary ranks higher (67.4 vs 62.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Banyan Elementary and Sequoia Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Newbury Park and Newbury Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banyan Elementary: 416. Sequoia Middle: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banyan Elementary and Sequoia Middle rank in California?
Banyan Elementary is 962nd of 5,693 and Sequoia Middle is 277th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).