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#4687 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 49% in state
Parsons Junior High
Middle School · Enterprise Elementary · Redding, CA
An Enterprise Elementary middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
750 Hartnell Ave., Redding, CA 96002
- Math 27% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parsons Junior High score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Parsons Junior High 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 76Very Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Sequoia MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 4–8 | 1.7 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Stellar CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Redding School of the ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 629 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Enterprise Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Parsons Junior High is listed in Enterprise Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parsons Junior High
Parsons Junior High is a public middle school in Redding, CA, part of Enterprise Elementary, serving approximately 495 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,687 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parsons Junior High
What grades does Parsons Junior High serve?
Parsons Junior High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Parsons Junior High?
Parsons Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parsons Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Parsons Junior High is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parsons Junior High rank in CA?
Parsons Junior High ranks #4,687 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Parsons Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Parsons Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Parsons Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parsons Junior High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Parsons Junior High a charter school?
No, Parsons Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parsons Junior High a Title I school?
No, Parsons Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parsons Junior High?
71.9% of students at Parsons Junior High 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 495
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Shasta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (530) 224-4190
- 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.
- 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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