Mistletoe Elementary vs Redding Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Redding Collegiate Academy
Redding · Charter other · Grades K–12
219 students
| Measure | Mistletoe Elementary Redding, California | Redding Collegiate Academy Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1877 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #24917 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 682 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.4% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 12% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mistletoe Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 12%).
- •Mistletoe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Redding Collegiate Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 71.4%).
- •Mistletoe Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 27.4).
- •Mistletoe Elementary is the larger school with 682 students compared with 219.
- •Mistletoe Elementary is a public school while Redding Collegiate Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Redding Collegiate Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mistletoe Elementary and Redding Collegiate Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mistletoe Elementary: 682. Redding Collegiate Academy: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mistletoe Elementary and Redding Collegiate Academy rank in California?
Mistletoe Elementary is 1877th of 5,693 and Redding Collegiate Academy is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).