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#9387 of 9,539 schools in CA

Redway Elementary

Elementary School · Southern Humboldt Joint Unified · Redway, CA

A Southern Humboldt Joint Unified elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 369, Redway, CA 95560

  • Math 15% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 21% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-31 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.6:1
District spending per student$18,602
Chronic Absenteeism61.3%

Students at Redway Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency21%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 18% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
20%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Redway 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average580/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median home value

$363,700

Median rent

$631/mo

College educated

0%

Homeownership

51.9%

Poverty rate

30.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Osprey Learning Center (alternative)Enrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.0 mi2Compare →
Casterlin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3K–8Not available36Compare →
Whitethorn ElementaryEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–6Not available19Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Southern Humboldt Joint Unified

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$18,602NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Redway Elementary is listed in Southern Humboldt Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Redway Elementary

Redway Elementary is a public elementary school in Redway, CA, part of Southern Humboldt Joint Unified, serving approximately 271 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #9,387 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Redway Elementary

What grades does Redway Elementary serve?

Redway Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Redway Elementary?

Redway Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Redway Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Redway Elementary is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Redway Elementary rank in CA?

Redway Elementary ranks #9,387 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Redway Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Redway Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Redway Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Redway Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Redway Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Redway Elementary a Title I school?

No, Redway Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

76.0% of students at Redway 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 – 6th
Enrollment
271
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Humboldt County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.3%
Area population (ZIP 95560)
1,350
Area median age
46.9
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 95560; 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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