Is Redding STEM Academy a good school?

Redding STEM Academy ranks 2794 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Redding STEM Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 237 students attended Redding STEM Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Redding STEM Academy?

Students at Redding STEM Academy are 65% White, 19% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian.

Redding STEM Academy

Summary:

Redding STEM Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 245 students in grades K-8 in Redding, California. The school is part of the Redding STEM Academy District, which is ranked 499 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Redding STEM Academy consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across most grade levels, with an impressive 90% ELA proficiency rate for 8th graders in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 45.95%. The school's science proficiency rates are also strong, with 8th graders scoring 70% proficient or better on the CAST exam, well above the state average of 28.95%. However, the data reveals some achievement gaps, with the school's rankings for female, male, and white students being lower than the overall school rankings. On a positive note, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is relatively strong, ranking 1,185 out of 5,374 California elementary schools in this category in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby public schools, Redding STEM Academy generally outperforms in test scores, particularly in ELA and science. For example, the school's 8th grade ELA proficiency rate of 90% in 2023-2024 was significantly higher than the rates of nearby schools like Shasta Lake (18.75%), Cypress Elementary (18.75%), and Buckeye School of the Arts (17.54%). However, some nearby schools, such as Mistletoe Elementary and Boulder Creek Elementary, have stronger overall performance in both ELA and Mathematics.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003-0397

(530) 275-5480

District: Redding STEM Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2794^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 237

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.6%

Two or more races:

18.6%

Hispanic:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Redding STEM Academy ranks better than 52.3% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.91. (See more...)

Compare Details Redding STEM Academy ranks better than 77% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.6. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Redding STEM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Redding STEM Academy 2794^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Redding STEM Academy in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Redding STEM Academy 638^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Redding STEM Academy in the ranking list.)

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Redding STEM Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks Redding STEM Academy District 499^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Redding STEM Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Redding STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	54.17	2368^th	5789	59.1%
2021	81.85	250^th	1417	82.4%
2022	67.59	1711^th	5883	70.9%
2023	61.50	1992^nd	5874	66.1%
2024	45.91	2794^th	5862	52.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Redding STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	67.06	1345^th	5173	74.0%
2021	94.78	28^th	1110	97.5%
2022	53.95	2038^th	5264	61.3%
2023	70.82	1185^th	5374	77.9%
2024	54.97	2059^th	5511	62.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Redding STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	77.81	1185^th	5492	78.4%
2021	71.35	332^nd	1267	73.8%
2022	55.17	2149^th	5635	61.9%
2023	34.52	3375^th	5617	39.9%
2024	34.31	3463^rd	5605	38.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Redding STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	47.33	2590^th	5510	53.0%
2021	80.36	245^th	1272	80.7%
2022	67.83	1614^th	5663	71.5%
2023	58.27	2034^th	5650	64.0%
2024	40.76	3014^th	5636	46.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Redding STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	23.63	2307^th	2834	18.6%
2022	43.16	1653^rd	2726	39.4%
2023	36.53	1811^th	2662	32.0%
2024	20.37	2205^th	2647	16.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Redding STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	55.50	1009^th	2715	62.8%
2021	74.12	187^th	894	79.1%
2022	60.10	904^th	2740	67.0%
2023	78.73	520^th	2802	81.4%
2024	72.60	638^th	2777	77.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Redding STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	57.24	816^th	2369	65.6%
2021	67.63	172^nd	721	76.1%
2023	81.07	311^th	2549	87.8%
2024	72.15	495^th	2575	80.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Redding STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	52.86	965^th	2407	59.9%
2021	76.97	143^rd	763	81.3%
2022	65.50	709^th	2527	71.9%
2023	73.94	548^th	2558	78.6%
2024	44.57	1216^th	2547	52.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Redding STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	24.37	1228^th	1602	23.3%
2022	41.47	896^th	1555	42.4%
2023	68.69	447^th	1552	71.2%
2024	62.20	548^th	1535	64.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Redding STEM Academy

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	165	1	25	8	38	237
2020	170	1	30	6	38	245
2021	161	0	28	5	36	230
2022	166	0	28	4	32	230
2023	167	1	27	8	42	245
2024	153	4	31	5	44	237

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Redding STEM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	237	7.0	33.6	53.2
2020	245	n/a	n/a	53.1
2021	230	12.7	18.0	51.7
2022	230	12.3	18.6	50.9
2023	245	12.6	19.4	60
2024	237	12.4	19.0	59.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Redding STEM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	237	7.0	33.6	53.2
2020	245	n/a	n/a	53.1
2021	230	12.7	18.0	51.7
2022	230	12.3	18.6	50.9
2023	245	12.6	19.4	60
2024	237	12.4	19.0	59.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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