Redding Collegiate Academy vs Shasta Meadows Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redding Collegiate Academy
Redding · Charter other · Grades K–12
219 students
Shasta Meadows Elementary
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
| Measure | Redding Collegiate Academy Redding, California | Shasta Meadows Elementary Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #3263 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #38048 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 219 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.4 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 42% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shasta Meadows Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Shasta Meadows Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Redding Collegiate Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 80.3%).
- •Shasta Meadows Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 27.4).
- •Shasta Meadows Elementary is the larger school with 320 students compared with 219.
- •Redding Collegiate Academy is a charter school while Shasta Meadows Elementary is a public 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 Redding Collegiate Academy better than Shasta Meadows Elementary?
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 Redding Collegiate Academy and Shasta Meadows Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Redding Collegiate Academy: 219. Shasta Meadows Elementary: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Redding Collegiate Academy and Shasta Meadows Elementary rank in California?
Redding Collegiate Academy is unranked and Shasta Meadows Elementary is 3263rd of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).