Sequoia Middle School in Bakersfield, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sequoia Middle School is an urban public school in Bakersfield, California that is part of Bakersfield City School District. It serves 744 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.3:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

744 Students

43 Teachers

900 Belle Terrace

Bakersfield, CA 93304 View local requests

https://www.bcsd.com/sequoia

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Sequoia Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

95%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Sequoia Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 1, 2026

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