Alta Mesa Elementary vs PACE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Mesa Elementary
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–8
319 students
PACE Academy
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–8
44 students
| Measure | Alta Mesa Elementary Redding, California | PACE Academy Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3700 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #41118 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 319 | 44 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 44 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.6% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 2.5% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Mesa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 14.4).
- •Alta Mesa Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Alta Mesa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Alta Mesa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.6% vs 86.4%).
- •PACE Academy does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 21.3).
- •Alta Mesa Elementary is the larger school with 319 students compared with 44.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alta Mesa Elementary better than PACE Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Mesa Elementary ranks higher (25.9 vs 14.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alta Mesa Elementary and PACE Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Mesa Elementary: 319. PACE Academy: 44. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Mesa Elementary and PACE Academy rank in California?
Alta Mesa Elementary is 3700th of 5,693 and PACE Academy is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).