Redding Elementary School vs. Ortega Elementary School
Should you attend Redding Elementary School or Ortega Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Redding Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Ortega Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 230 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Redding Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is higher 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 70% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 427 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ortega Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
230 students
427 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4397 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2478 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
51
118
Grade 1 Students
42
57
Grade 2 Students
36
61
Grade 3 Students
37
60
Grade 4 Students
38
63
Grade 5 Students
26
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
26%
7%
% Hispanic
19%
24%
% Black
10%
1%
% White
30%
49%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
19%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
