Sequoia Middle vs University Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
University Preparatory
Redding · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,009 students
| Measure | Sequoia Middle Redding, California | University Preparatory Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #612 of 1,334 | #118 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10612 of 15,369 | #3389 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 461 | 1,009 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 1,009 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 65% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 36.2).
- •University Preparatory does better on math proficiency (65% vs 39%).
- •University Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 48%).
- •University Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 74.8%).
- •University Preparatory does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.0).
- •University Preparatory is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 461.
- •Sequoia Middle is a public school while University Preparatory is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 University Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), University Preparatory ranks higher (69.7 vs 36.2 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 University Preparatory?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sequoia Middle: 461. University Preparatory: 1,009. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sequoia Middle and University Preparatory rank in California?
Sequoia Middle is 612th of 1,334 and University Preparatory is 118th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).