James Irvine Intermediate vs Sequoia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 279 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Irvine Intermediate
Garden Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
532 students
Sequoia Middle
Porterville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
532 students
| Measure | James Irvine Intermediate Garden Grove, California | Sequoia Middle Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 1,334 | #731 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8061 of 15,369 | #11990 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 532 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 30% |
| city | Garden Grove | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Irvine Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 29.7).
- •James Irvine Intermediate does better on math proficiency (54% vs 30%).
- •James Irvine Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Sequoia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 88.3%).
- •Sequoia Middle does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.1).
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 James Irvine Intermediate better than Sequoia Middle?
On the Success Index (US), James Irvine Intermediate ranks higher (48.1 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 James Irvine Intermediate and Sequoia Middle?
About 279 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Irvine Intermediate: 532. Sequoia Middle: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Irvine Intermediate and Sequoia Middle rank in California?
James Irvine Intermediate is 448th of 1,334 and Sequoia Middle is 731st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).