Serving 79 students in grades 6-8, Black Butte Junior High 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Black Butte Junior High's attendance zone covers the entire district in Shingletown, CA, encompassing approximately 189.3 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 20-30 minutes and an average distance of 12.4 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 30.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Black Butte Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Black Butte Junior High School's student population of 79 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
79 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Black Butte Junior High 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 Black Butte Junior High School is 0.60, 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
#8420 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Butte Junior High School's ranking?
Black Butte Junior High School is ranked #8420 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Black Butte Junior High School?
79 students attend Black Butte Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Black Butte Junior High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Black Butte Junior High School?
Black Butte Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Black Butte Junior High School offer ?
Black Butte Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Black Butte Junior High School part of?
Black Butte Junior High School is part of Black Butte Union Elementary School District.
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