William M. Metteer Elementary
695 Kimball Road, Red Bluff, CA 96080-4901
Summary
William M. Metteer Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 7th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 17.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Math is weaker: 17.0% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 17.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 17.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,490/4,657 (4th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,208/4,657 (10th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 458 |
| Low-Income Students | 356 (77.7%) |
| English Learners | 91 (19.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.7 points from last year and fell 4.4 points over the full period. Math fell 2.5 points from last year and fell 0.1 points over the full period.
•Math -0.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 9.7% to 25.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,490 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 17.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 21% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 16% to 18%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 10.8% to 21.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,208 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 18.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 William M. Metteer Elementary compare within the district?
William M. Metteer Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–6 schools in Red Bluff Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does William M. Metteer Elementary rank in California?
William M. Metteer Elementary ranks No. 4,490 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,208 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 William M. Metteer Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 16.1% meet the reading standard and 15.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does William M. Metteer Elementary compare with other schools in Red Bluff?
William M. Metteer Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in Red Bluff with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Red BluffHow does William M. Metteer Elementary compare with other schools in Tehama County?
William M. Metteer Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Tehama County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Tehama CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| William M. Metteer ElementaryThis school | 17.0% | 17.7% |
| Jackson Heights Elementary | 27.1% | 31.4% |
| Antelope Elementary | 38.4% | 35.4% |
