Burney Elementary
37403 Toronto Street, Burney, CA 96013-4381
Summary
Burney Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 35th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 38.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 28.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 38.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,817/4,657 (40th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,194/4,657 (31st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 349 |
| Low-Income Students | 216 (62.2%) |
| English Learners | 7 (2.0%) |
School Website
Great Schools
Niche
Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.3 points from last year and rose 14.5 points over the full period. Math fell 2.3 points from last year and rose 7.0 points over the full period.
•Math +7.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaska Native and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 24.5% to 52.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,817 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. 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
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 33% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 7% to 27%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 20.4% to 40.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,194 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Burney Elementary compare within the district?
Burney Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–6 schools in Fall River Joint Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Burney Elementary rank in California?
Burney Elementary ranks No. 2,817 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,194 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Burney Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 2 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 36.1% meet the reading standard and 24.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Burney Elementary compare with other schools in Shasta County?
Burney Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–6 schools in Shasta County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Shasta CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Burney ElementaryThis school | 28.3% | 38.6% |
| Fall River Elementary | 35.0% | 45.5% |
