JCS - Mountain Oaks vs Redding STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 958 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
JCS - Mountain Oaks
Encinitas · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
255 students
Redding STEM Academy
Redding · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
253 students
| Measure | JCS - Mountain Oaks Encinitas, California | Redding STEM Academy Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 5,693 | #2475 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6250 of 50,301 | #31413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 255 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 59.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 42% |
| city | Encinitas | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 40.8).
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks does better on math proficiency (70% vs 42%).
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 47%).
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 59.3%).
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 23.0).
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks is the larger school with 255 students compared with 253.
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 JCS - Mountain Oaks better than Redding STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), JCS - Mountain Oaks ranks higher (77.8 vs 40.8 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 JCS - Mountain Oaks and Redding STEM Academy?
About 958 km in a straight line, between Encinitas and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
JCS - Mountain Oaks: 255. Redding STEM Academy: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do JCS - Mountain Oaks and Redding STEM Academy rank in California?
JCS - Mountain Oaks is 396th of 5,693 and Redding STEM Academy is 2475th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).