Juniper

About Juniper

Juniper is a genus of evergreen coniferous shrubs and trees in the cypress family. It is one of the oldest genera of plants, with fossils dating back to the Triassic period. Juniper is native to many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, North America, and North Africa.
Juniper is known for its fragrant foliage and its berries, which are used to make gin. The berries are also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive and respiratory issues. Juniper is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant.
Juniper is an important part of many ecosystems, providing food and shelter for wildlife. It is also an important source of fuel for many cultures. Juniper is a hardy plant and can survive in a variety of climates, from desert to alpine.
Juniper is a versatile and resilient plant that has been used for centuries in many different ways. Its fragrant foliage and berries make it a popular choice for landscaping and traditional medicine, while its hardiness and resilience make it an important part of many ecosystems.

Address:	375 Ellis St. Redding, CA 96001
Phone:	(530) 225-0045
Site:	juniper.reddingschools.net
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	199 students

Overview Juniper

Juniper serves 199 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Juniper placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Juniper

Juniper is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Juniper is 0.62, 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.