Sycamore Elementary, Redding CA - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Sycamore Elementary

Sycamore Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Redding, the regional trade and services hub of far Northern California. It is a neighborhood school in a community actively rebuilding and growing in the aftermath of major wildfire damage, with a student body that reflects a mix of income levels and family circumstances.

The school enrolls a small cohort of students. Nearly three-quarters of the enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that family economic strain is widespread. The student body is roughly split between white students and Hispanic students, with smaller numbers of students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available.

On California's state assessments in 2024-25, the school's results show mixed performance with clear grade-level patterns. In English language arts, proficiency runs in the mid-range in third and fourth grades but drops notably in fifth grade. Math proficiency is stronger in the lower elementary grades, holding above the midpoint in third and fourth grade, but falls sharply by fifth grade. Science proficiency in fifth grade is weak. These grade-by-grade shifts suggest the school may face challenges in upper elementary instruction or student readiness as the demands of the curriculum increase. When compared against districts across Shasta County, Sycamore's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint, a reasonable position among the county's tested schools, though proficiency in absolute terms remains a soft spot. A parent may want to look into what support or curricular work the school is undertaking, especially in upper elementary grades and science.

The school offers music as part of its arts program. Beyond that, details on other course access, staffing, attendance, or discipline were not available. The school website was not provided, so families are encouraged to contact the school directly or visit the Redding Elementary School District office for fuller information about programs, intervention strategies, or specific supports for students who are struggling.

Redding itself is a mid-sized city with a revitalized downtown core centered on Market Street, where walking, dining, and community events anchor civic life. The Sacramento River and Turtle Bay Exploration Park, linked by the landmark Sundial Bridge, shape recreational and daily life for many families. Healthcare is the dominant employment sector, anchored by two hospitals, and the city draws workers and shoppers from smaller communities across the region. Housing remains tight and expensive following the 2018 Carr Fire, which destroyed many homes; new single-family subdivisions and townhome communities are spreading on the west and outer edges, and downtown is seeing mixed-use redevelopment with apartments and retail. The housing market in the zip code is moderately priced compared to state benchmarks, and rents have been rising modestly. Families in Redding can access the Redding Area Bus Authority for public transit, including fixed routes, paratransit, and vanpool services.

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Academic performance

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

Math

Grade 358%

School 58% · District 53% · ▲ 5 pts above district

▲ 15 pts above state median · ▲ 10 pts above county median

Grade 464%

School 64% · District 41% · ▲ 23 pts above district

▲ 27 pts above state median · ▲ 22 pts above county median

Grade 532%

School 32% · District 32%

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

English language arts

Grade 361%

School 61% · District 50% · ▲ 11 pts above district

▲ 21 pts above state median · ▲ 13 pts above county median

Grade 463%

School 63% · District 42% · ▲ 21 pts above district

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

Grade 548%

School 48% · District 46% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▲ 3 pts above state median · even with county median

Science

Grade 519%

School 19% · District 28% · ▼ 8 pts below district

▼ 9 pts below state median · ▼ 14 pts below county median

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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.