Turtle Bay

1330 Arboretum Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 745 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Turtle Bay ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Turtle Bay's student population of 745 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
745 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Turtle Bay ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turtle Bay is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4095 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
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36%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Turtle Bay and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Turtle Bay and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Turtle Bay and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
20%
55%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
61%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Turtle Bay.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Turtle Bay and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Turtle Bay and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Turtle Bay and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Turtle Bay's ranking?
Turtle Bay is ranked #4095 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Turtle Bay often compared to?
Turtle Bayis often viewed alongside schools like Mistletoe Elementary School, Boulder Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Turtle Bay?
745 students attend Turtle Bay.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Turtle Bay students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Turtle Bay located?
Turtle Bay is located in the Benton Tract neighborhood of Redding, CA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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