Butte Valley Elementary School vs. Big Springs Elementary School
Should you attend Butte Valley Elementary School or Big Springs Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Butte Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Big Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 214 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 33%). 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 120 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Big Springs 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
214 students
120 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
43% | 57%
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#9348 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#5573 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30-39%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
20
4
Grade 1 Students
24
12
Grade 2 Students
23
9
Grade 3 Students
20
9
Grade 4 Students
31
14
Grade 5 Students
23
22
Grade 6 Students
23
19
Grade 7 Students
24
18
Grade 8 Students
26
13
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
4%
17%
% Hispanic
53%
14%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
21%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
19%
16%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
