Turtle Bay serves 760 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Turtle Bay placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 760 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Turtle Bay's student population of 760 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
760 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Turtle Bay is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Turtle Bay is 0.56, 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
#1910 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
63%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turtle Bay's ranking?
Turtle Bay is ranked #1910 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Turtle Bay?
760 students attend Turtle Bay.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Turtle Bay students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turtle Bay?
Turtle Bay has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Turtle Bay offer ?
Turtle Bay offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Turtle Bay part of?
Turtle Bay is part of Redding Elementary School District.
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