Sequoia Jr. High
Bakersfield, CA · Bakersfield City
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · City, large
1,243rd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 4%▼ Declining
900 Belle Terr., Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5940Official website ↗NCES ID 060363007099Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Sequoia Jr. High 1,243rd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 4% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 25th in 2015 to 4th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 749 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 744 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1997, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80.1% | 87.8% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| Black | 11.6% | 8.1% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| White | 6.9% | 2.7% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1997. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $296K in zip 93304 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Sequoia Jr. High
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ELA 28% ▲8 · Math 7% ▼1Compare - #1284Abraham Lincoln Jr. HighBakersfield City · 1.9 mi away1,284th of 1,294
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- #992O. J. Actis Junior HighPanama-Buena Vista Union · 3.1 mi away992nd of 1,294
ELA 34% ▲14 · Math 15% ▲7Compare - #1198Sierra MiddleBakersfield City · 3.8 mi away1,198th of 1,294
ELA 27% ▲7 · Math 5% ▼3Compare
What school district is Sequoia Jr. High in?
Sequoia Jr. High is part of the Bakersfield City district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Sequoia Jr. High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sequoia Jr. High 1,243rd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sequoia Jr. High?
Hispanic 88%, Black 8%, White 3%, Two or more races 1% (744 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sequoia Jr. High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93304 is $296K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.