Sequoia Middle vs Valley View Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.3 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
Valley View Middle
Pleasant Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
819 students
| Measure | Sequoia Middle Pleasant Hill, California | Valley View Middle Pleasant Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #352 of 1,334 | #451 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6488 of 15,369 | #8104 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 882 | 819 |
| Enrollment | 882 | 819 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| city | Pleasant Hill | Pleasant Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sequoia Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 47.9).
- •Sequoia Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Sequoia Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 55%).
- •Valley View Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 50.1%).
- •Valley View Middle does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 25.9).
- •Sequoia Middle is the larger school with 882 students compared with 819.
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 Valley View Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sequoia Middle ranks higher (55.4 vs 47.9 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 Valley View Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Hill and Pleasant Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sequoia Middle: 882. Valley View Middle: 819. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sequoia Middle and Valley View Middle rank in California?
Sequoia Middle is 352nd of 1,334 and Valley View Middle is 451st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).