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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 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 11% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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
10,369 Schools
# Students
302 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Butte Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1821 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1888 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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 $19,974. 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 $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,007
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,507
$18,396
Best Butte Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butte Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3990
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3990
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 214 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cascade High School
Alternative School
615 West Third
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-4000
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Picard Community Day Elementary School
Alternative School
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-4000
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-4000
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
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 #1821 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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