CORE Butte Charter
2847 Notre Dame Boulevard, Chico, CA 95928-8319
Summary
CORE Butte Charter is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 60th percentile among comparable California schools.
51.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 31.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 51.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 565/1,734 (67th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 815/1,735 (53rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 916 |
| Low-Income Students | 490 (53.5%) |
| English Learners | 8 (0.9%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.2 points from last year and rose 2.1 points over the full period. Math fell 3.5 points from last year and fell 3.3 points over the full period.
•Math -3.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 40.0% to 62.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 11.6-point gap at a typical California K–12 school. 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
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 34% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 30% to 33%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 20.5% to 44.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 10.8-point gap at a typical California K–12 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 249 schools for reading and 251 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–12 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 CORE Butte Charter compare within the district?
CORE Butte Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–12 schools in Butte County Office of Education with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does CORE Butte Charter rank in California?
CORE Butte Charter ranks No. 565 of 1,734 in reading and No. 815 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at CORE Butte Charter compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 K–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.0% meet the reading standard and 28.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does CORE Butte Charter compare with other schools in Chico?
CORE Butte Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–12 schools in Chico with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ChicoWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| CORE Butte CharterThis school | 31.8% | 51.1% |
| Butte County Special Education | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hearthstone | 12.5% | 32.6% |
