Manzanita Elementary vs Sequoia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manzanita Elementary
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
Sequoia Middle
Redding · Public middle · Grades 4–8
461 students
| Measure | Manzanita Elementary Redding, California | Sequoia Middle Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1766 of 5,693 | #612 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #23332 of 50,301 | #10612 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 545 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manzanita Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 36.2).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 48%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 74.8%).
- •Sequoia Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.7).
- •Manzanita Elementary is the larger school with 545 students compared with 461.
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 Manzanita Elementary better than Sequoia Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Manzanita Elementary ranks higher (52.6 vs 36.2 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 Manzanita Elementary and Sequoia Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manzanita Elementary: 545. Sequoia Middle: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manzanita Elementary and Sequoia Middle rank in California?
Manzanita Elementary is 1766th of 5,693 and Sequoia Middle is 612th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).