Tehama County Department of Education School District
School District · Red Bluff, California
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem
Enrollment
133
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem
Enrollment
133
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
How this district compares
California rank
#707 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.2
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$219,057
+$201,410 vs California median
District size
133 students
Smaller than California median
Top-Rated Schools in Tehama County Department of Education
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tehama County Special Education | 4.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Lincoln Street | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tehama County Department of Education
Tehama County Department of Education is a Red Bluff, California school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 133 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. District-level spending was $219,057 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.1/10, Tehama County Department of Education demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tehama County Special Education, which has a composite score of 4.9/10.
In standardized testing, Tehama County Department of Education students show an average math proficiency of 27.8% and ELA proficiency of 32.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school.
District Map
Schools in Tehama County Department of Education, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tehama County Department of Education with test data.
Schools in Tehama County Department of Education
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Red Bluff
- Total Enrollment
- 133
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- District spending per student
- $219,057NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tehama County Department of Education?
Tehama County Department of Education has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tehama County Department of Education?
The average composite rating for Tehama County Department of Education is 4.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Tehama County Department of Education?
Tehama County Department of Education's district-level spending was $219,057 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tehama County Department of Education?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tehama County Department of Education is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tehama County Department of Education?
Tehama County Special Education is the highest-rated school in Tehama County Department of Education with a composite score of 4.9/10.
What are the test scores in Tehama County Department of Education?
Across schools in Tehama County Department of Education with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tehama County Department of Education compare to other districts in California?
Tehama County Department of Education has an average school rating of 4.1/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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