Mistletoe Elementary vs Parsons Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mistletoe Elementary
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–8
682 students
Parsons Junior High
Redding · Public middle · Grades 6–8
522 students
| Measure | Mistletoe Elementary Redding, California | Parsons Junior High Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1877 of 5,693 | #760 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #24917 of 50,301 | #12288 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 682 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.4% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 30% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mistletoe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 28.1).
- •Mistletoe Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 30%).
- •Mistletoe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Mistletoe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 79.3%).
- •Parsons Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 24.4).
- •Mistletoe Elementary is the larger school with 682 students compared with 522.
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 Mistletoe Elementary better than Parsons Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Mistletoe Elementary ranks higher (50.4 vs 28.1 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 Mistletoe Elementary and Parsons Junior High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mistletoe Elementary: 682. Parsons Junior High: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mistletoe Elementary and Parsons Junior High rank in California?
Mistletoe Elementary is 1877th of 5,693 and Parsons Junior High is 760th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).