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1330 Arboretum Drive, Redding, CA 96003-3603
Summary
Turtle Bay is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 64th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 46.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 40.0% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 46.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 40.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 727/1,734 (58th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 539/1,735 (69th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 692 |
| Low-Income Students | 508 (73.7%) |
| English Learners | 9 (1.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.6 points from last year and rose 0.7 points over the full period. Math fell 3.3 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math +0.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 42.7% to 52.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.8-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 44% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 31% to 42%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 18.8% to 55.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.5-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 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 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Turtle Bay compare within the district?
Turtle Bay is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Redding Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Turtle Bay rank in California?
Turtle Bay ranks No. 727 of 1,734 in reading and No. 539 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Turtle Bay compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 3 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 40.8% meet the reading standard and 34.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Turtle Bay compare with other schools in Redding?
Turtle Bay is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 10 K–8 schools in Redding with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ReddingHow does Turtle Bay compare with other schools in Shasta County?
Turtle Bay is No. 10 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 21 K–8 schools in Shasta County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Shasta CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle BayThis school | 40.0% | 46.7% |
| Juniper | 33.9% | 46.1% |
| Monarch Learning Center | 15.3% | 16.9% |
