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Butte Valley Unified School District

615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Butte Valley Unified 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 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 302 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 34%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% 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
4 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
302 Students
5,825,514 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
267,966 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Butte Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1858 of all 1,908 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.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1846 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
8%
34%
10-14%
47%
≤10%
29%
(21-22)
60-79%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
54%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
26%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,007 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,979. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,507 is less than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,007
$19,979
Spending / Student
$15,507
$18,400

Best Butte Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butte Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3990
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Butte Valley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3900
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Cascade High School
Alternative School
615 West Third
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Picard Community Day Elementary School
Alternative School
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-4000
Gr: K-8

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Butte Valley Unified School District?
Butte Valley Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 302 students.
What is the rank of Butte Valley Unified School District?
Butte Valley Unified School District is ranked #1858 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. 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 Butte Valley Unified School District?
54% of Butte Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butte Valley Unified School District?
Butte Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, 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 $15,507 is less than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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