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Black Butte Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 235 students in Black Butte Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Black Butte Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
235 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Black Butte Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1652 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1617 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)53.1%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
7%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
17%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
66%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,128 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,506 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$5 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,128
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,506
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Black Butte Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black Butte Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7752 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Gr: K-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Black Butte Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7946 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3441
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3441
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Black Butte Union Elementary School District?
Black Butte Union Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 235 students.
What is the rank of Black Butte Union Elementary School District?
Black Butte Union Elementary School District is ranked #1652 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Black Butte Union Elementary School District?
66% of Black Butte Union Elementary School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Black Butte Union Elementary School District?
Black Butte Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Black Butte Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,506 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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