Tree of Life International Charter, Anderson CA

Original Research by School Decision on Tree of Life International Charter

Tree of Life International Charter is a transitional kindergarten through eighth grade dual immersion school in Anderson, serving a small enrollment in a recently expanded facility. The school operates under a 90/10 Spanish-English model, meaning instruction tilts heavily toward Spanish with English integrated throughout, a distinctive educational pathway that families choosing this school are actively selecting.

The school's recent physical growth marks a shift in its capacity. In October 2024 it completed a significant campus expansion with a new middle school wing that added classrooms and STEM labs outfitted with computers, robotics equipment, and an indoor garden. The school has grown from an early-grades program when it opened to now serving the full span from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, with enrollment climbing steadily. This continuity allows families to keep a child in the same dual immersion program from entry through middle school without a transition to a different school, a structural strength for families committed to bilingual education.

Academically, proficiency on California's state assessments shows considerable grade-to-grade variation. In English language arts, third and fourth graders show proficiency in the low-to-mid range, fifth and sixth graders hover near the middle of the state's proficiency band, seventh grade reaches a notably higher point, and eighth grade drops back to the mid-range. Math proficiency is similarly uneven, with third and fourth graders in the mid-to-upper half, fifth and sixth graders in the lower third, seventh grade climbing back to the mid-to-upper range, and eighth grade returning to the lower third. Science proficiency, where tested in fifth and eighth grades, sits in the lower-to-mid range in grade five and reaches just above the midpoint in grade eight. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint among Shasta County's districts with reported proficiency data. A parent may want to look into these fluctuations with the school directly, particularly the dips in the upper elementary and middle grades, to understand what instructional factors or student population shifts might account for them.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a significant white minority. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting an economically modest student population. Data on the share of English learners and students with disabilities were not available.

Anderson is a small, quiet city of about ten miles south of Redding along the Sacramento River, functioning largely as an affordable bedroom community for people who work in the larger city to the north. It retains a tight-knit, small-town character with recognizable civic anchors like Anderson River Park and the Public Library, and most day-to-day needs sit within walkable distance of the city center, though residents rely heavily on car travel for work commutes. The local housing market is moderate and relatively affordable compared to state and national medians, which may contribute to the school's draw for families seeking both bilingual education and lower housing costs.

Tree of Life International's dual immersion focus and full TK-8 span are the defining features. This school fits families committed to Spanish-English bilingualism as an educational priority, who want their child to develop genuine bilingual proficiency rather than English language support alone, and who value staying in one school community through the middle grades. The recent facility expansion and STEM lab additions signal the school's commitment to hands-on science and technology learning. Academic performance is mixed by grade level, so families would benefit from understanding the school's instructional approach and whether supports for any particular grade band align with their child's needs.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 359%

School 59% · district not reported

▲ 16 pts above state median · ▲ 11 pts above county median

Grade 456%

School 56% · district not reported

▲ 19 pts above state median · ▲ 14 pts above county median

Grade 531%

School 31% · district not reported

▲ 1 pts above state median · ▲ 2 pts above county median

Grade 633%

School 33% · district not reported

▲ 3 pts above state median · even with county median

Grade 757%

School 57% · district not reported

▲ 27 pts above state median · ▲ 24 pts above county median

Grade 833%

School 33% · district not reported

▲ 5 pts above state median · ▼ 1 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 341%

School 41% · district not reported

even with state median · ▼ 7 pts below county median

Grade 440%

School 40% · district not reported

▼ 2 pts below state median · ▼ 7 pts below county median

Grade 554%

School 54% · district not reported

▲ 8 pts above state median · ▲ 5 pts above county median

Grade 652%

School 52% · district not reported

▲ 8 pts above state median · ▲ 4 pts above county median

Grade 771%

School 71% · district not reported

▲ 26 pts above state median · ▲ 20 pts above county median

Grade 848%

School 48% · district not reported

▲ 3 pts above state median · ▼ 2 pts below county median

Science

Grade 536%

School 36% · district not reported

▲ 8 pts above state median · ▲ 2 pts above county median

Grade 852%

School 52% · district not reported

▲ 27 pts above state median · ▲ 17 pts above county median

This schoolDistrict average, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income29%Higher-income61%32 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income19%Higher-income64%44 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income46%Higher-income69%23 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income31%Higher-income71%39 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income51%Higher-income72%21 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income46%Higher-income68%22 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income24%Higher-income46%22 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income25%Higher-income41%16 pp gap