Below Average
#7403 of 9,539 schools in CA
Shasta Lake
Elementary School · Gateway Unified · Redding, CA
A Gateway Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
4411 Mountain Lakes Blvd., Redding, CA 96003
- Math 32% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shasta Lake score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 42 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shasta Lake 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Gateway Educational OptionsEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Redding Stem AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 3.6 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Shasta County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 30 | 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.
Gateway Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shasta Lake is listed in Gateway Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shasta Lake
Shasta Lake is a public elementary school in Redding, CA, part of Gateway Unified, serving approximately 614 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,403 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shasta Lake
What grades does Shasta Lake serve?
Shasta Lake serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Shasta Lake?
Shasta Lake has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shasta Lake?
The student-teacher ratio at Shasta Lake is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shasta Lake rank in CA?
Shasta Lake ranks #7,403 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Shasta Lake's MySchoolScout rating?
Shasta Lake has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Shasta Lake?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shasta Lake has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shasta Lake a charter school?
No, Shasta Lake is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shasta Lake a Title I school?
No, Shasta Lake is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shasta Lake?
79.0% of students at Shasta Lake 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
- 614
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Shasta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (530) 275-7020
- Area population (ZIP 96003)
- 44,068
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 96003; 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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