The top reported proficiency rate is 9% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Lincoln Street
Lincoln Street is a small K-8 charter school operated by Tehama County Department of Education, located in Red Bluff, a historic agricultural community along the Sacramento River in the northern Sacramento Valley.
The school serves a notably small enrollment spanning nine grades from kindergarten through eighth. The student body is majority white, with a substantial Hispanic population and a smaller share of multiracial students. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting economic need in the school's catchment. Data on English learners and special education enrollment was not available.
Academic performance is a significant concern. State testing results from 2024-25 show very weak proficiency across tested subjects. In English language arts, proficiency across all tested grades reached below one-fifth of students. In math, proficiency fell below one-tenth. Most grade-level results were suppressed, indicating small numbers of tested students. Science testing data were also suppressed at both tested grades. A school of this size and charter status, serving a high-poverty population, often faces challenges in scaling instructional resources and maintaining the assessment volumes needed for stable measurement; parents may want to look into the school's specific approach to academic support, tutoring, and intervention services with school leadership directly.
The school does not serve high school grades, so no graduation rate is available. No information was provided about course offerings, specialized programs, staffing levels, or attendance and discipline data. A parent considering this school should ask about what curriculum materials and instructional model it uses, how often reading and math instruction occurs each day, and what special services (for students with disabilities, English learners, or those needing catch-up support) are available on-site versus through the county office.
Red Bluff itself is a compact, walkable historic downtown with Victorian homes and brick storefronts, though schools are situated on separate campuses rather than in the downtown core. The community's economy centers on health care, retail, education, and public-sector employment, with agriculture and timber also playing a role. Housing is notably affordable relative to the state benchmark, with a mix of mid-twentieth-century ranch homes and older Victorian properties. River parks and recreational areas offer outdoor access along the Sacramento River. Public transit via TRAX provides local fixed-route bus service and regional connections.
The charter status means the school operates under a performance contract rather than as part of a traditional district enrollment zone. With very low tested proficiency and small enrollment, the school appears to serve students whose families have specifically chosen an alternative educational setting. A parent evaluating Lincoln Street should seek direct conversation with the school about its educational philosophy, how results have trended over time, what the school does well, and what challenges it faces, rather than rely solely on the assessment data, which may not capture what the school is designed to accomplish.
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