Columbia Elementary vs Mountain View Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–4
430 students
Mountain View Middle
Redding · Public middle · Grades 5–8
327 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Redding, California | Mountain View Middle Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1507 of 5,693 | #293 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #19911 of 50,301 | #5237 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 430 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 57.5).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Mountain View Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 40.7%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 19.2).
- •Columbia Elementary is the larger school with 430 students compared with 327.
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 Columbia Elementary better than Mountain View Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Middle ranks higher (61.1 vs 57.5 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 Columbia Elementary and Mountain View Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 430. Mountain View Middle: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Mountain View Middle rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 1507th of 5,693 and Mountain View Middle is 293rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).