Big Springs Union Elementary
Siskiyou County school performance
Big Springs Union Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 5th percentile among California school districts.
Only 19.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 7.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 19.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 7.0% |
| District Reading Rank | 924 / 977 (5th percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 936 / 977 (4th percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Spend per Student | $16,684 |
| Schools in District | 1 |
| Student Enrollment | 151 |
| Low-Income Students | 91 (60.3%) |
| English Learners | 18 (11.9%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading fell 5.7 points from last year and rose 5.1 points over the full period. Math fell 1.9 points from last year and fell 5.1 points over the full period.
•Math -5.1 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Steve Bryan School Board President | N/A | 2026This year! |
Adam McWilliams School Board Clerk | N/A | 2026This year! |
John Machado School Board Member | N/A | 2026This year! |
Kristin Lea School Board Member | N/A | 2028 |
Expand for details on low-income and english learner performance
Reading Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 8.9 points in reading. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 10.8 points in math. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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Schools in this district, color-coded by reading proficiency.
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Understanding this district
How does Big Springs Union Elementary rank in California?
Big Springs Union Elementary ranks No. 924 of 977 in reading and No. 936 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
How do low-income students in Big Springs Union Elementary compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 16.1%, compared with 37.6% at a typical California elementary district. In math, it is 3.5%, compared with 28.2%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with Big Springs Union Elementary?
Elementary districts in Siskiyou County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Big Springs Union ElementaryThis district | 7.0% | 19.1% |
| Butteville Union Elementary | 41.0% | 57.1% |
| Montague Elementary | 38.0% | 38.0% |
How we compare low-income results
“Typical” is the median across 444 California elementary districts with 2026 results, a reported low-income population, and at least 20 low-income tested students in each subject. Each district counts once. This compares proficiency for low-income students, rather than the gap between income groups.
