Serving 602 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Shasta Lake ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shasta Lake's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Redding, CA, encompassing approximately 659 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 18.1 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge located 39 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shasta Lake's student population of 602 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
602 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings
Shasta Lake ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shasta Lake is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5799 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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American Indian
6%
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
15%
56%
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White
68%
20%
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Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shasta Lake's ranking?
Shasta Lake is ranked #5799 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Shasta Lake often compared to?
Shasta Lakeis often viewed alongside schools like Mistletoe Elementary School, Grand Oaks Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Shasta Lake?
602 students attend Shasta Lake.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Shasta Lake students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shasta Lake?
Shasta Lake has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shasta Lake offer ?
Shasta Lake offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Shasta Lake part of?
Shasta Lake is part of Gateway Unified School District.
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