Serving 833 students in grades 6-8, Sequoya Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 61% (which was higher than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
833 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)61%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)33%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)5%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)9%
26%
Black
(15-16)2%
18%
White
(15-16)84%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Sequoya Middle School?
833 students attend Sequoya Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sequoya Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sequoya Middle School?
Sequoya Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sequoya Middle School offer ?
Sequoya Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sequoya Middle School part of?
Sequoya Middle School is part of Sachem Central School District.
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