Serving 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William M. Metteer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William M. Metteer Elementary School's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
William M. Metteer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William M. Metteer Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2874 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
37%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William M. Metteer Elementary School's ranking?
William M. Metteer Elementary School is ranked #2874 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are William M. Metteer Elementary School often compared to?
William M. Metteer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bidwell Elementary School, Antelope Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend William M. Metteer Elementary School?
464 students attend William M. Metteer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of William M. Metteer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William M. Metteer Elementary School?
William M. Metteer Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William M. Metteer Elementary School offer ?
William M. Metteer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is William M. Metteer Elementary School part of?
William M. Metteer Elementary School is part of Red Bluff Union Elementary School District.
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