Harmony Magnet Academy vs Sequoia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harmony Magnet Academy
Strathmore · Charter high · Grades 9–12
509 students
Sequoia Middle
Porterville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
532 students
| Measure | Harmony Magnet Academy Strathmore, California | Sequoia Middle Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #271 of 1,343 | #731 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6381 of 16,910 | #11990 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 509 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 30% |
| city | Strathmore | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harmony Magnet Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 29.7).
- •Harmony Magnet Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Harmony Magnet Academy does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 49%).
- •Harmony Magnet Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 85.5%).
- •Sequoia Middle does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 25.5).
- •Sequoia Middle is the larger school with 532 students compared with 509.
- •Harmony Magnet Academy is a charter school while Sequoia Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Harmony Magnet Academy better than Sequoia Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Harmony Magnet Academy ranks higher (57.7 vs 29.7 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 Harmony Magnet Academy and Sequoia Middle?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Strathmore and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harmony Magnet Academy: 509. Sequoia Middle: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harmony Magnet Academy and Sequoia Middle rank in California?
Harmony Magnet Academy is 271st of 1,343 and Sequoia Middle is 731st of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).