Serving 219 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Butte Valley 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Butte Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Butte Valley Elementary School's student population of 219 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Butte Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butte Valley Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#9306 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
35%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butte Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Butte Valley Elementary School is ranked #9306 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Butte Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Butte Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Springs Elementary School, Delphic Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Butte Valley Elementary School?
219 students attend Butte Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Butte Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Butte Valley Elementary School?
Butte Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Butte Valley Elementary School offer ?
Butte Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Butte Valley Elementary School part of?
Butte Valley Elementary School is part of Butte Valley Unified School District.
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