For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 246 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 34%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% 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
10,357 Schools
# Students
246 Students
5,825,514 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
267,966 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Black Butte Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1654 of all 1,908 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
17%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
62%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,276 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,979. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,488 is less than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,276
$19,979
Spending / Student
$16,488
$18,400
Best Black Butte Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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 246 students.
What is the rank of Black Butte Union Elementary School District?
Black Butte Union Elementary School District is ranked #1654 out of 1,908 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 Black Butte Union Elementary School District?
62% of Black Butte Union Elementary School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 19:1, 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 $16,488 is less than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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