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1240 Manzanita Hills Avenue, Redding, CA 96001-1348
Summary
Manzanita Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 62nd percentile among comparable California schools.
50.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 47.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 47.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,847/4,657 (60th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,680/4,657 (64th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 545 |
| Low-Income Students | 307 (56.9%) |
| English Learners | 5 (0.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.5 points from last year and rose 0.2 points over the full period. Math rose 3.5 points from last year and rose 0.5 points over the full period.
•Math +0.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 41.8% to 64.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 51% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 43% to 44%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 46.5% to 49.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Manzanita Elementary compare within the district?
Manzanita Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in Redding Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Manzanita Elementary rank in California?
Manzanita Elementary ranks No. 1,847 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,680 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Manzanita Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 4 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.2% meet the reading standard and 40.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Manzanita Elementary compare with other schools in Redding?
Manzanita Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Redding with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ReddingHow does Manzanita Elementary compare with other schools in Shasta County?
Manzanita Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Shasta County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Shasta CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Manzanita ElementaryThis school | 47.6% | 50.0% |
| Bonny View Elementary | 36.9% | 46.9% |
| Cypress Elementary | 32.7% | 38.3% |
