- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newbury Park, CA
Sequoia Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sequoia Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060964001023
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sequoia Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Newbury Park · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sequoia Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia Middle ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Newbury Park, CA.
School address
District: Conejo Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060964001023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Sequoia Middle held near 843 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.3 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 060964001023 · Newbury Park, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
798 enr · 19.9:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Newbury Park High (2,047 students)
Sequoia Middle held near 843 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.3 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sequoia Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newbury Park H
Newbury Park High
2,047 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
1,900 students
- Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks High
1,703 students
- Sycamore Canyo
Sycamore Canyon
937 students
- Colina Middle
Colina Middle
832 students
- This school 798
Sequoia Middle
798 students
What this shows Sequoia Middle reports 798 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sequoia Middle compares
Sequoia Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,093
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Sequoia Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conejo Valley Unified reports $16,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sequoia Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thousand Oaks High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Canyon | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colina Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sequoia Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~798 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sequoia Middle
How many students attend Sequoia Middle?
Sequoia Middle has 798 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newbury Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 849 (2022-23) → 843 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Middle is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sequoia Middle?
29.0% of students at Sequoia Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sequoia Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sequoia Middle is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Newbury Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sequoia Middle?
Sequoia Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sequoia Middle rank among public schools in Newbury Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia Middle ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Newbury Park, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newbury Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Conejo Valley Unified?
Besides Sequoia Middle, Conejo Valley Unified also operates Newbury Park High (2,047 students), Westlake High (1,900 students), and Thousand Oaks High (1,703 students). See the Conejo Valley Unified district page for the complete list.