Serving 963 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Butterfield Language Academy 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 24% (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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 963 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Butterfield Elementary serves a central location in Moreno Valley, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the farthest edge of the zone about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Butterfield Language Academy's student population of 963 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
963 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Rankings
Butterfield Language Academy 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 Butterfield Language Academy is 0.24, 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
#6425 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butterfield Language Academy's ranking?
Butterfield Language Academy is ranked #6425 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Butterfield Language Academy often compared to?
Butterfield Language Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Armada Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% 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 Butterfield Language Academy?
963 students attend Butterfield Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Butterfield Language Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Butterfield Language Academy?
Butterfield Language Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Butterfield Language Academy offer ?
Butterfield Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Butterfield Language Academy part of?
Butterfield Language Academy is part of Moreno Valley Unified School District.
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