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Big Springs Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 151 students in Big Springs Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Big Springs Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,347 Schools
# Students
151 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
30:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Big Springs Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1195 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1159 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
28%
12%
% Hispanic
13%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
44%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,272 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,238 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,272
$20,100
Spending / Student
$14,238
$18,511
Best Big Springs Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Springs Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7405 Highway A-12
Montague, CA 96064
(530) 459-3189
Montague, CA 96064
(530) 459-3189
Gr: K-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Springs Union Elementary School District?
Big Springs Union Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 151 students.
What is the rank of Big Springs Union Elementary School District?
Big Springs Union Elementary School District is ranked #1195 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Big Springs Union Elementary School District?
44% of Big Springs Union Elementary School District students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Springs Union Elementary School District?
Big Springs Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Big Springs Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,238 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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