Alta Mesa Elementary School
- Alta Mesa Elementary School serves 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Alta Mesa Elementary School's student population of 283 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 283 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Alta Mesa Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Alta Mesa Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4126 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 52% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 17% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Enterprise Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Alta Mesa Elementary School is Enterprise High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Redding Collegiate Academy (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Redding Collegiate Academy (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Redding Redding Collegiate Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 77 students
0.0 miles
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530)224-4240 0.0 K-8 77 - Redding Shasta Meadows Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 379 students
0.8 miles
2825 Yana Ave.
Redding, CA 96002
(530)224-4180 0.8 K-5 379 - Redding Enterprise High School Grades: 9-12 | 1184 students
1.3 miles
3411 Churn Creek Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530)222-6601 1.3 9-12 1184 - Redding Enterprise Plus Alternative School
Grades: 10-11 | 45 students
1.3 miles
3411 Churn Creek Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530)245-2714 1.3 10-11 45 - Redding Pace Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 32 students
1.5 miles
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530)224-4236 1.5 K-8 32
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