Is this your school? Email the board to prioritize reading!
Email BoardSequoia Middle
265 Boyd Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-3297
Summary
Sequoia Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 70th percentile among comparable California schools.
57.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 43.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 57.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 43.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 358/1,204 (70th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 357/1,204 (70th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 882 |
| Low-Income Students | 444 (50.3%) |
| English Learners | 76 (8.6%) |
School Website
Great Schools
Niche
Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.1 points from last year and fell 0.9 points over the full period. Math fell 2.8 points from last year and fell 6.0 points over the full period.
•Math -6.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 56.0% to 59.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.8-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 67.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 65% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 28% to 63%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 40.7% to 45.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.5-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 53.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Sequoia Middle compare within the district?
Sequoia Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 9 6–8 schools in Mt. Diablo Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sequoia Middle rank in California?
Sequoia Middle ranks No. 358 of 1,204 in reading and No. 357 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Sequoia Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math among 9 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.5% meet the reading standard and 29.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sequoia Middle compare with other schools in Pleasant Hill?
Sequoia Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Pleasant Hill with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Pleasant HillHow does Sequoia Middle compare with other schools in Contra Costa County?
Sequoia Middle is No. 18 in reading and No. 19 in math proficiency among the 37 6–8 schools in Contra Costa County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Contra Costa CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sequoia MiddleThis school | 43.4% | 57.5% |
| Pleasant Hill Middle | 46.1% | 64.2% |
| Valley View Middle | 43.9% | 54.4% |
