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 (26-27)
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Butte Valley Elementary and Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Dorris, CA, encompassing approximately 1,202.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 19.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 39.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
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%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
59%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
35%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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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