Red Bluff Union Elementary
Red Bluff Union Elementary has 4 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 26.9/100 — 16.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Jackson Heights Elementary at 38/100, where 11.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,016 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 19.7%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 31.7/100 | 3 | 9.5% | 17.5% |
| Middle | Needs Support 12.4/100 | 1 | 2.3% | 26.2% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Red Bluff Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Red Bluff Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 31.7.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +4.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 25.3 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 19.7%, 1.5pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 10.9%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Jackson Heights Elementary leads the district at 38 with 11.5% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Red Bluff Union Elementary
Hidden gems: 1 school in Red Bluff Union Elementary is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Red Bluff Union Elementary spends $15,016 per student in current expenditures — $202 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Elementary Schools (3)
Red Bluff Union Elementary has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.7 — 12.1 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +4.0pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Jackson Heights Elementary with a Scope Score of 38 and 11.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Heights Elementary Red Bluff Union Elementary On the Rise | 11.5% | Developing 38/100 |
| 2 | William M. Metteer Elementary Red Bluff Union Elementary Building Momentum | 7.3% | Developing 33/100 |
| 3 | Bidwell Elementary Red Bluff Union Elementary Building Momentum | 9.8% | Needs Support 24/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Red Bluff Union Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 12.4 — 28.1 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -3.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Vista Preparatory Academy with a Scope Score of 12 and 2.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vista Preparatory Academy Red Bluff Union Elementary Building Momentum | 2.3% | Needs Support 12/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Red Bluff Union Elementary
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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