Alta Mesa Elementary School

2301 Saturn Skyway
Redding, CA 96002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Alta Mesa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Alta Mesa Elementary School's student population of 343 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
343 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Alta Mesa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alta Mesa Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5091 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Alta Mesa Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alta Mesa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alta Mesa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alta Mesa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alta Mesa Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Alta Mesa Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
9%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alta Mesa Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alta Mesa Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alta Mesa Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alta Mesa Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alta Mesa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alta Mesa Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Alta Mesa Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alta Mesa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alta Mesa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alta Mesa Elementary School's ranking?
Alta Mesa Elementary School is ranked #5091 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Alta Mesa Elementary School often compared to?
Alta Mesa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boulder Creek Elementary School, Lassen View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alta Mesa Elementary School?
343 students attend Alta Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Alta Mesa Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta Mesa Elementary School?
Alta Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Alta Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Alta Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Alta Mesa Elementary School part of?
Alta Mesa Elementary School is part of Enterprise Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Alta Mesa Elementary School located?
Alta Mesa Elementary School is located in the Starview neighborhood of Redding, CA.

School Reviews

5   9/23/2008
THE NEW PRINCIPLE SHERI BICOTI IS EXCELLENT. THE TEACHERS TAKE TIME TO GET TO KNOW EACH STUDENT. THE SCHOOL IS WARM AND INVITING.
- Posted by Parent - MISTY

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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