Boulder Creek Elementary vs Mistletoe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boulder Creek Elementary
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–8
839 students
Mistletoe Elementary
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–8
682 students
| Measure | Boulder Creek Elementary Redding, California | Mistletoe Elementary Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2060 of 5,693 | #1877 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27070 of 50,301 | #24917 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 839 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 839 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 51% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mistletoe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 47.1).
- •Mistletoe Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Mistletoe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Boulder Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 71.4%).
- •Boulder Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 24.4).
- •Boulder Creek Elementary is the larger school with 839 students compared with 682.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Boulder Creek Elementary better than Mistletoe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mistletoe Elementary ranks higher (50.4 vs 47.1 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 Boulder Creek Elementary and Mistletoe Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boulder Creek Elementary: 839. Mistletoe Elementary: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boulder Creek Elementary and Mistletoe Elementary rank in California?
Boulder Creek Elementary is 2060th of 5,693 and Mistletoe Elementary is 1877th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).