Monte Vista Elementary vs Sequoia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monte Vista Elementary
Porterville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
440 students
Sequoia Middle
Porterville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
532 students
| Measure | Monte Vista Elementary Porterville, California | Sequoia Middle Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4897 of 5,693 | #731 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47358 of 50,301 | #11990 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 440 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 30% |
| city | Porterville | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sequoia Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 15.6).
- •Sequoia Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •Sequoia Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 31%).
- •Sequoia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 93%).
- •Sequoia Middle does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 24.4).
- •Sequoia Middle is the larger school with 532 students compared with 440.
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 Monte Vista Elementary better than Sequoia Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sequoia Middle ranks higher (29.7 vs 15.6 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 Monte Vista Elementary and Sequoia Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Porterville and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monte Vista Elementary: 440. Sequoia Middle: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monte Vista Elementary and Sequoia Middle rank in California?
Monte Vista Elementary is 4897th of 5,693 and Sequoia Middle is 731st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).