For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 313 students in Butte Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Butte Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% 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
3 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
313 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Butte Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1851 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1846 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.1%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
58%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 1991–2015. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% White
34%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,316 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,978 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,316
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,978
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Butte Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butte Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3990
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3990
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Butte Valley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3900
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3900
Gr: K-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Cascade High School
Alternative School
615 West Third
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-4000
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-4000
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Butte Valley Unified School District?
Butte Valley Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 313 students.
What is the rank of Butte Valley Unified School District?
Butte Valley Unified School District is ranked #1851 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Butte Valley Unified School District?
58% of Butte Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butte Valley Unified School District?
Butte Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Butte Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,978 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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