Excellent
#768 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 8% in state
Redding Stem Academy
Elementary School · Redding Stem Academy District · Redding, CA
A charter elementary school in Redding, CA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3711 Oasis Rd., Redding, CA 96003
- Math 37% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Redding Stem Academy score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 46% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Redding Stem Academy 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$71,801
Median home value
$370,500
Median rent
$1,402/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Buckeye School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Rocky Point CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 179 | Compare → |
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.
Redding Stem Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Redding Stem Academy is listed in Redding STEM Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Redding Stem Academy
Redding Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Redding, CA, part of Redding Stem Academy District, serving approximately 237 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #768 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Redding Stem Academy
What grades does Redding Stem Academy serve?
Redding Stem Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Redding Stem Academy?
Redding Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redding Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Redding Stem Academy is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Redding Stem Academy rank in CA?
Redding Stem Academy ranks #768 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Redding Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Redding Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Redding Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Redding Stem Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Redding Stem Academy a charter school?
Yes, Redding Stem Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Redding Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Redding Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Redding Stem Academy?
59.9% of students at Redding Stem Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Shasta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (530) 275-5480
- Area population (ZIP 96003)
- 44,068
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 96003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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