Columbia Elementary vs Alta Mesa Elementary
Columbia Elementary and Alta Mesa Elementary are very closely rated, both scoring around 7.9 out of 10. Columbia Elementary is significantly larger with 463 students, about 1.6× the size of Alta Mesa Elementary (287). In math proficiency, Columbia Elementary leads at 52.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Columbia Elementary
Redding, CA
7.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 4th
463 students
Alta Mesa Elementary
Redding, CA
8.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
287 students
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| Metric | Columbia Elementary | Alta Mesa Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Growth Score | 7.9 | 9.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.1% | 63.1% |
| Environment Score | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| State Rank | #1,395 of 9,557 | #903 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 85th | 91th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Columbia Elementary | Alta Mesa Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 52.0% | 32.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 57.0% | 37.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Redding (96003) | Redding (96002) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,801 | $74,230 |
| Median Home Value | $370,500 | $347,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,402 | $1,281 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 27.4% | 22.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% | 10.4% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 16 min |