Bell Gardens Intermediate vs Sequoia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 64 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Gardens Intermediate
Bell Gardens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students
Sequoia Middle
Fontana · Public middle · Grades 7–8
791 students
| Measure | Bell Gardens Intermediate Bell Gardens, California | Sequoia Middle Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1149 of 1,334 | #1041 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14633 of 15,369 | #14204 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 790 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 17% |
| city | Bell Gardens | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sequoia Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 14.5).
- •Bell Gardens Intermediate does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Sequoia Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Bell Gardens Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 93.8%).
- •Bell Gardens Intermediate does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.4).
- •Sequoia Middle is the larger school with 791 students compared with 790.
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 Bell Gardens Intermediate better than Sequoia Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sequoia Middle ranks higher (17.4 vs 14.5 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 Bell Gardens Intermediate and Sequoia Middle?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Bell Gardens and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Gardens Intermediate: 790. Sequoia Middle: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Gardens Intermediate and Sequoia Middle rank in California?
Bell Gardens Intermediate is 1149th of 1,334 and Sequoia Middle is 1041st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).