Sequoia Middle vs Strandwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sequoia Middle
Pleasant Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
882 students
Strandwood Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
596 students
| Measure | Sequoia Middle Pleasant Hill, California | Strandwood Elementary Pleasant Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #352 of 1,334 | #874 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6488 of 15,369 | #11970 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 882 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 882 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| city | Pleasant Hill | Pleasant Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Strandwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 55.4).
- •Strandwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Strandwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Strandwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 50.1%).
- •Sequoia Middle does better on students per teacher (25.9 vs 27.1).
- •Sequoia Middle is the larger school with 882 students compared with 596.
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 Strandwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Strandwood Elementary ranks higher (69.1 vs 55.4 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 Strandwood Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Hill and Pleasant Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sequoia Middle: 882. Strandwood Elementary: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sequoia Middle and Strandwood Elementary rank in California?
Sequoia Middle is 352nd of 1,334 and Strandwood Elementary is 874th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).