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Redding Elementary

Near Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 42.4/100

Redding Elementary has 8 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 42.4/100 — 1.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Stellar Charter at 65/100, where 33.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,647 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.0%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
42.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
39.3
25.5 – 64.8
Avg Exceeded %
19.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 8 ranked schools
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
43.7/100
720.2%14.0%
MiddleDeveloping
33.8/100
111.8%21.5%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Redding Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
43.7
avg score · 7 schools
Stellar Charter
Solid
65/100
Sycamore Elementary
Developing
50/100
Turtle Bay
Developing
49/100
+4 more elementary schools
Middle
33.8
avg score · 1 school
Sequoia Middle
Developing
34/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Redding Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 43.7.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -14.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 39.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 15.0%, 3.2pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.7%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Stellar Charter leads the district at 65 with 33.9% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Redding Elementary

1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in Redding Elementary are classified as Growth Engine or 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
20.5%
White
58.5%
Asian
1.6%
Black
2.5%
Other
16.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
74%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Redding Elementary spends $14,647 per student in current expenditures — $167 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,647
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,950
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 21.8%
$12,025 → $14,647
Spending Efficiency
2.90
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 63%Support 33%Other 4%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$58,469–$107,666
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
132
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (7)

Redding Elementary has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.7 — 0.1 points near the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -14.1pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Stellar Charter with a Scope Score of 65 and 33.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Stellar Charter
Redding Elementary Growth Engine
33.9%Solid
65/100
2Sycamore Elementary
Redding Elementary Building Momentum
27.9%Developing
50/100
3Turtle Bay
Redding Elementary Building Momentum
23.5%Developing
49/100
4Manzanita Elementary
Redding Elementary Building Momentum
20.5%Developing
43/100
5Juniper
Redding Elementary Building Momentum
15.3%Developing
39/100
6Bonny View Elementary
Redding Elementary Building Momentum
10.2%Developing
35/100
7Cypress Elementary
Redding Elementary Building Momentum
10.2%Needs Support
25/100

Middle Schools (1)

Redding Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.8 — 6.7 points below the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +6.8pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Sequoia Middle with a Scope Score of 34 and 11.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sequoia Middle
Redding Elementary On the Rise
11.8%Developing
34/100

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 Redding 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 Redding Elementary a good school district?
Redding Elementary has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.4/100, which is 1.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. 19.1% 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 Redding Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Redding Elementary is Stellar Charter with a Scope Score of 65/100 and 33.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Redding Elementary spend per student?
Redding Elementary spends $14,647 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 is the teacher salary range in Redding Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Redding Elementary range from $58,469–$107,666 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
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.