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#5624 of 9,539 schools in CA
Alta Mesa Elementary
Elementary School · Enterprise Elementary · Redding, CA
An Enterprise Elementary elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2301 Saturn Skyway, Redding, CA 96002
- Math 29% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alta Mesa Elementary score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alta Mesa Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,399/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Redding), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,230
Median home value
$347,500
Median rent
$1,281/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Mount Calvary Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Shasta Meadows ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian School ReddingPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 112 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Enterprise Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alta Mesa Elementary is listed in Enterprise Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alta Mesa Elementary
Alta Mesa Elementary is a public elementary school in Redding, CA, part of Enterprise Elementary, serving approximately 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,624 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alta Mesa Elementary
What grades does Alta Mesa Elementary serve?
Alta Mesa Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Alta Mesa Elementary?
Alta Mesa Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Mesa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Mesa Elementary is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alta Mesa Elementary rank in CA?
Alta Mesa Elementary ranks #5,624 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Alta Mesa Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Alta Mesa Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alta Mesa Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alta Mesa Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Alta Mesa Elementary a charter school?
No, Alta Mesa Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alta Mesa Elementary a Title I school?
No, Alta Mesa Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alta Mesa Elementary?
63.1% of students at Alta Mesa Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Shasta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (530) 224-4130
- Area population (ZIP 96002)
- 34,023
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96002; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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