Summary:
This analysis covers one K-8 school, Grant Elementary, in the Grant Elementary district in Redding, California, which stands out for its strong academic performance and excellent student attendance.
Grant Elementary consistently outperforms state averages, with 67% of students proficient in English and 59% proficient in Math compared to state averages of 49% and 37%, respectively. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 9.1% is less than half the California average, which is a significant factor in its success. While its statewide ranking has slightly declined from the 90th to the 83rd percentile over three years, it maintains a high 4-star rating, and its performance in subjects like 7th-grade math, where it scores 31 points above the state average, remains exceptional.
Notable patterns include variability in math scores between grades, with 6th grade being an area for potential focus, and the school's ability to achieve these results with a typical student-teacher ratio and per-student spending. Serving an economically diverse population, the school demonstrates that effective practices can lead to high outcomes across different backgrounds. As the only school in its district, resources and planning are directly aligned to support its students, making it a model of effective education in the region.
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