Serving 187 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Butte Falls Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Butte Falls Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Butte Falls Charter School's student population of 187 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Butte Falls Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butte Falls Charter School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1059 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
84%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butte Falls Charter School's ranking?
Butte Falls Charter School is ranked #1059 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Butte Falls Charter School often compared to?
Butte Falls Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burnt River School, Bethany Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Butte Falls Charter School?
The graduation rate of Butte Falls Charter School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Butte Falls Charter School?
187 students attend Butte Falls Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Butte Falls Charter School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butte Falls Charter School?
Butte Falls Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Butte Falls Charter School offer ?
Butte Falls Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Butte Falls Charter School part of?
Butte Falls Charter School is part of Butte Falls SD 91 School District.
School Reviews
5 12/8/2023
Best school I've gone to. It may be small and a little janky but compared to bigger schools in the state its way better.
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