Richland Junior High vs Sequoia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richland Junior High
Shafter · Public middle · Grades 7–8
558 students
Sequoia Elementary
Shafter · Public elementary · Grades K–6
534 students
| Measure | Richland Junior High Shafter, California | Sequoia Elementary Shafter, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1031 of 1,334 | #3927 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14148 of 15,369 | #42457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 558 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 29% |
| city | Shafter | Shafter |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sequoia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 17.7).
- •Sequoia Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 21%).
- •Sequoia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Sequoia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 91.4%).
- •Richland Junior High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.7).
- •Richland Junior High is the larger school with 558 students compared with 534.
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 Richland Junior High better than Sequoia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sequoia Elementary ranks higher (23.8 vs 17.7 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 Richland Junior High and Sequoia Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Shafter and Shafter in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richland Junior High: 558. Sequoia Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richland Junior High and Sequoia Elementary rank in California?
Richland Junior High is 1031st of 1,334 and Sequoia Elementary is 3927th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).