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Red Bluff Union Elementary

Below Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 26.9/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
26.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
25.3
12.4 – 37.7
Avg Exceeded %
7.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
31.7/100
39.5%17.5%
MiddleNeeds Support
12.4/100
12.3%26.2%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Red Bluff Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
31.7
avg score · 3 schools
Bidwell Elementary
Needs Support
24/100
Middle
12.4
avg score · 1 school
Vista Preparatory Academy
Needs Support
12/100

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

1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
39.9%
White
48.7%
Asian
0.8%
Black
0.9%
Other
9.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
55%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,016
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,849
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 31.4%
$11,428 → $15,016
Spending Efficiency
1.79
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 61%Support 34%Other 5%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Jackson Heights Elementary
Red Bluff Union Elementary On the Rise
11.5%Developing
38/100
2William M. Metteer Elementary
Red Bluff Union Elementary Building Momentum
7.3%Developing
33/100
3Bidwell 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Vista 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Bluff Union Elementary a good school district?
Red Bluff Union Elementary has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 26.9/100, which is 16.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.7% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Red Bluff Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Red Bluff Union Elementary is Jackson Heights Elementary with a Scope Score of 38/100 and 11.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Red Bluff Union Elementary spend per student?
Red Bluff Union Elementary spends $15,016 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.