Alta Mesa Elementary vs Redding Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Redding Collegiate Academy
Redding · Charter other · Grades K–12
219 students
| Measure | Alta Mesa Elementary Redding, California | Redding Collegiate Academy Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #3700 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #41118 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 319 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.6% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 12% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Mesa Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Alta Mesa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Redding Collegiate Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 74.6%).
- •Alta Mesa Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 27.4).
- •Alta Mesa Elementary is the larger school with 319 students compared with 219.
- •Alta Mesa Elementary is a public school while Redding Collegiate Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Redding Collegiate Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alta Mesa Elementary and Redding Collegiate Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Mesa Elementary: 319. Redding Collegiate Academy: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Mesa Elementary and Redding Collegiate Academy rank in California?
Alta Mesa Elementary is 3700th of 5,693 and Redding Collegiate Academy is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).