Sequoia Middle vs Strathmore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sequoia Middle
Porterville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
532 students
Strathmore Elementary
Strathmore · Public elementary · Grades K–8
702 students
| Measure | Sequoia Middle Porterville, California | Strathmore Elementary Strathmore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #731 of 1,334 | #4584 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11990 of 15,369 | #45885 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 532 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 25% |
| city | Porterville | Strathmore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sequoia Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 18.4).
- •Sequoia Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 25%).
- •Sequoia Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 35%).
- •Sequoia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 87.6%).
- •Sequoia Middle does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 21.9).
- •Strathmore Elementary is the larger school with 702 students compared with 532.
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 Strathmore Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sequoia Middle ranks higher (29.7 vs 18.4 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 Strathmore Elementary?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Porterville and Strathmore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sequoia Middle: 532. Strathmore Elementary: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sequoia Middle and Strathmore Elementary rank in California?
Sequoia Middle is 731st of 1,334 and Strathmore Elementary is 4584th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).