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Shasta County school performance
Black Butte Union Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 5th percentile among California school districts.
Only 13.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Math is weaker: 10.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 13.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 10.8% |
| District Reading Rank | 946 / 977 (3rd percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 911 / 977 (7th percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Spend per Student | $22,701 |
| Schools in District | 2 |
| Student Enrollment | 235 |
| Low-Income Students | 169 (71.9%) |
| English Learners | 3 (1.3%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading fell 16.2 points from last year and fell 11.6 points over the full period. Math fell 7.5 points from last year and fell 8.7 points over the full period.
•Math -8.7 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Damian Kozul President [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
Ina Dye Clerk [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
Aimee Cantero Board Member [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
Tosha Tillotson Board Member [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
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 are 1.7 points ahead in reading. It narrowed 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 9.5 points in math. It narrowed slightly 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 Black Butte Union Elementary rank in California?
Black Butte Union Elementary ranks No. 946 of 977 in reading and No. 911 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
Are results improving across Black Butte Union Elementary’s schools?
Over 2024–2026, reading proficiency rose at 0 of 2 schools with results covering that full period; math rose at 0 of 2.
Compare school trendsHow do low-income students in Black Butte Union Elementary compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 13.8%, compared with 37.6% at a typical California elementary district. In math, it is 8.7%, compared with 28.2%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with Black Butte Union Elementary?
Elementary districts in Shasta County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Black Butte Union ElementaryThis district | 10.8% | 13.4% |
| Millville Elementary | 51.5% | 61.0% |
| North Cow Creek Elementary | 45.4% | 48.1% |
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.
