Sequoia Middle vs Vang Pao Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 285 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sequoia Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
829 students
Vang Pao Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
802 students
| Measure | Sequoia Middle Fresno, California | Vang Pao Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1142 of 1,334 | #3382 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14589 of 15,369 | #38904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 829 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 43% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vang Pao Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.5 vs 14.9).
- •Vang Pao Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 24%).
- •Vang Pao Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Vang Pao Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 95.4%).
- •Sequoia Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 22.3).
- •Sequoia Middle is the larger school with 829 students compared with 802.
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 Sequoia Middle better than Vang Pao Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vang Pao Elementary ranks higher (29.5 vs 14.9 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 Sequoia Middle and Vang Pao Elementary?
About 285 m in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sequoia Middle: 829. Vang Pao Elementary: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sequoia Middle and Vang Pao Elementary rank in California?
Sequoia Middle is 1142nd of 1,334 and Vang Pao Elementary is 3382nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).