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Schools in 96002 — Redding, California

96002 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.8 — 0.9 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 35.3 to 52.9, a 17.6-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
42.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
17.6
35.3 – 52.9
Avg Exceeded %
16.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 96002 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Enterprise High with a Scope Score of 53 and 17.2% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 6.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 96002. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 96002 averages 16.3%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 96002 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 96002
96002Redding9Developing
42.8/100
96001Redding11Developing
44.8/100
+1.9
96003Redding4Developing
41.4/100
-1.4
96007Anderson8Developing
32.6/100
-10.2
95993Yuba City7Developing
40.2/100
-2.6

School archetypes in 96002

2 Culture First2 On the Rise5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 96002 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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

All schools in 96002

#SchoolExceededScore
1Enterprise High
Shasta Union High Building Momentum
17.2%Solid
53/100
2Redding Collegiate Academy
Enterprise Elementary Culture First
20.8%Developing
48/100
3Mistletoe Elementary
Enterprise Elementary Building Momentum
23.8%Developing
48/100
4Alta Mesa Elementary
Enterprise Elementary Culture First
17.8%Developing
43/100
5Shasta Meadows Elementary
Enterprise Elementary Building Momentum
16.9%Developing
41/100
6Lassen View Elementary
Enterprise Elementary Building Momentum
19.7%Developing
41/100
7Parsons Junior High
Enterprise Elementary On the Rise
13.3%Developing
39/100
8Rother Elementary
Enterprise Elementary Building Momentum
10.6%Developing
37/100
9Pacheco Elementary
Pacheco Union Elementary On the Rise
9.5%Developing
35/100

Schools in 96002 on the map

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 96002

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Redding good?
Redding's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.8/100, which is 0.9 points near the California state average of 43.8. 16.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Redding?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Redding is Enterprise High with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 17.2% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Redding schools compare to the state average?
Redding elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.9 points near). The exceeded rate averages 16.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 35.3 to 52.9, a 17.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Redding?
Redding has 9 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
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 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.