SEQUOIA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sequoia Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Fresno Unified school district, located in Fresno, CA with about 877 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Sequoia Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sequoia Middle School, located at 4050 E. Hamilton Ave. in Fresno, California, serves as a key educational institution within the Fresno Unified School District. The school is situated in the southeastern part of the city and is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement for its middle-school-aged students. As a standard-setting campus in the area, it focuses on preparing adolescents for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration.

Beyond the classroom, Sequoia Middle School emphasizes the social and emotional development of its student body. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and student organizations, which are designed to keep students connected and motivated. By maintaining a focus on school culture and equity, the administration and faculty work to support the diverse needs of the Fresno community, aiming to provide a safe and inclusive environment where students from various backgrounds can succeed.

For more information, contact Sequoia Middle at (559) 457-3210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4050 E. Hamilton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93702-4456
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SEQUOIA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fresno, CA with about 877 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Fresno Unified
Total Students:
877
Teachers:
37
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 877 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SEQUOIA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 81% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
80.8%
Asian
11.5%
Black or African American
3.5%
White
2.3%
Two or more races
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.