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 201 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 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 153 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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
201 students
153 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
19:1
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
26
21
Grade 1 Students
20
9
Grade 2 Students
18
12
Grade 3 Students
28
18
Grade 4 Students
23
21
Grade 5 Students
22
22
Grade 6 Students
24
19
Grade 7 Students
24
13
Grade 8 Students
16
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
4%
19%
% Hispanic
57%
14%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
34%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
18%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%
