Redding STEM Academy vs Turtle Bay
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redding STEM Academy
Redding · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
253 students
Turtle Bay
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–8
692 students
| Measure | Redding STEM Academy Redding, California | Turtle Bay Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2475 of 5,693 | #2961 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31413 of 50,301 | #35825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 253 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Redding STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 34.2).
- •Turtle Bay does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Redding STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Redding STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 73.6%).
- •Turtle Bay does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.0).
- •Turtle Bay is the larger school with 692 students compared with 253.
- •Redding STEM Academy is a charter school while Turtle Bay 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 STEM Academy better than Turtle Bay?
On the Success Index (US), Redding STEM Academy ranks higher (40.8 vs 34.2 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 Redding STEM Academy and Turtle Bay?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Redding STEM Academy: 253. Turtle Bay: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Redding STEM Academy and Turtle Bay rank in California?
Redding STEM Academy is 2475th of 5,693 and Turtle Bay is 2961st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).