Sequoia Middle vs Turtle Bay
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.
Sequoia Middle
Redding · Public middle · Grades 4–8
461 students
Turtle Bay
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–8
692 students
| Measure | Sequoia Middle Redding, California | Turtle Bay Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #612 of 1,334 | #2961 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10612 of 15,369 | #35825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 461 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sequoia Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 34.2).
- •Turtle Bay does better on math proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Sequoia Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Turtle Bay does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 74.8%).
- •Turtle Bay does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.0).
- •Turtle Bay is the larger school with 692 students compared with 461.
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 Turtle Bay?
On the Success Index (US), Sequoia Middle ranks higher (36.2 vs 34.2 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 Turtle Bay?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sequoia Middle: 461. Turtle Bay: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sequoia Middle and Turtle Bay rank in California?
Sequoia Middle is 612th of 1,334 and Turtle Bay is 2961st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).