PACE Academy vs Shasta Meadows Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
PACE Academy
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–8
44 students
Shasta Meadows Elementary
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
| Measure | PACE Academy Redding, California | Shasta Meadows Elementary Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #3263 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #38048 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 44 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 44 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 42% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shasta Meadows Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 14.4).
- •Shasta Meadows Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 2.5%).
- •Shasta Meadows Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Shasta Meadows Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 86.4%).
- •PACE Academy does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 24.6).
- •Shasta Meadows Elementary is the larger school with 320 students compared with 44.
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 PACE Academy better than Shasta Meadows Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shasta Meadows Elementary ranks higher (30.8 vs 14.4 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 PACE Academy and Shasta Meadows Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
PACE Academy: 44. Shasta Meadows Elementary: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do PACE Academy and Shasta Meadows Elementary rank in California?
PACE Academy is unranked and Shasta Meadows Elementary is 3263rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).