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#6807 of 9,539 schools in CA

Jackson Heights Elementary

Elementary School · Red Bluff Union Elementary · Red Bluff, CA

A Red Bluff Union Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

225 South Jackson St., Red Bluff, CA 96080

  • Math 27% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-18 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
District spending per student$19,960
Chronic Absenteeism39.6%

Students at Jackson Heights Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

79.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jackson Heights 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,737/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Red Bluff), 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

$63,365

Median home value

$314,600

Median rent

$1,140/mo

College educated

19.4%

Homeownership

63.9%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bidwell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.3K–50.5 mi397Compare →
Lincoln StreetCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–80.7 mi67Compare →
Tehama Oaks HighEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.8 mi20Compare →
William M. Metteer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.4K–50.9 mi477Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Red Bluff Union Elementary

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$19,960NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jackson Heights Elementary is listed in Red Bluff Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jackson Heights Elementary

Jackson Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Red Bluff, CA, part of Red Bluff Union Elementary, serving approximately 427 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,807 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jackson Heights Elementary

What grades does Jackson Heights Elementary serve?

Jackson Heights Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Jackson Heights Elementary?

Jackson Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Heights Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Heights Elementary is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jackson Heights Elementary rank in CA?

Jackson Heights Elementary ranks #6,807 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Jackson Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Jackson Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Jackson Heights Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson Heights Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jackson Heights Elementary a charter school?

No, Jackson Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jackson Heights Elementary a Title I school?

No, Jackson Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jackson Heights Elementary?

79.9% of students at Jackson Heights 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
427
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Tehama County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.6%
Area population (ZIP 96080)
31,149
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
40.2
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 96080; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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