Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Biggs 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Biggs Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Biggs, CA, encompassing approximately 134.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Biggs Elementary School's student population of 320 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Biggs 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 Biggs Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#7096 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
51%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Biggs Elementary School's ranking?
Biggs Elementary School is ranked #7096 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Biggs Elementary School?
320 students attend Biggs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Biggs Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Biggs Elementary School?
Biggs Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Biggs Elementary School offer ?
Biggs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Biggs Elementary School part of?
Biggs Elementary School is part of Biggs Unified School District.
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