Alta Mesa Elementary School
Alta Mesa Elementary School serves 272 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Alta Mesa Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Alta Mesa Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Alta Mesa Elementary School's student population of 272 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 272 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
Alta Mesa Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Alta Mesa Elementary School is 0.66, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6568 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 53% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 17% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Enterprise Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Alta Mesa Elementary School is Pace Academy Charter (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Shasta Meadows Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Redding Shasta Meadows Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 394 students
0.8 miles
2825 Yana Ave.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4180 0.8 K-5 394 - Redding Pace Academy Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 83 students
1.2 miles
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4236 1.2 K-12 83 - Redding Redding Collegiate Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 102 students
1.2 miles
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4240 1.2 K-12 102 - Redding Enterprise High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,188 student
1.3 miles
3411 Churn Creek Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-6601 1.3 9-12 1,188 - Redding Enterprise Plus Alternative School
Grades: 10-11 | 25 students
1.3 miles
3411 Churn Creek Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2714 1.3 10-11 25
School Reviews
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