Juniper vs Manzanita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Juniper
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–8
227 students
Manzanita Elementary
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
| Measure | Juniper Redding, California | Manzanita Elementary Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4887 of 5,693 | #1766 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47310 of 50,301 | #23332 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 227 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manzanita Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 15.7).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 27%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 84.6%).
- •Juniper does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 22.7).
- •Manzanita Elementary is the larger school with 545 students compared with 227.
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 Juniper better than Manzanita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manzanita Elementary ranks higher (52.6 vs 15.7 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 Juniper and Manzanita Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Juniper: 227. Manzanita Elementary: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Juniper and Manzanita Elementary rank in California?
Juniper is 4887th of 5,693 and Manzanita Elementary is 1766th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).