Big Springs Union Elementary School District
School District · Montague, California
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
120
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
120
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
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Big Springs Elementary
Montague · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$16,745
$902 vs California median
District size
120 students
Smaller than California median
Top-Rated Schools in Big Springs Union Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Springs Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Big Springs Union Elementary
Big Springs Union Elementary is a Montague, California school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 120 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. District-level spending was $16,745 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Big Springs Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Big Springs Elementary, which has a composite score of 5.4/10.
In standardized testing, Big Springs Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 30.2% and ELA proficiency of 32.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school.
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Schools in Big Springs Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Big Springs Union Elementary with test data.
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Montague
- Total Enrollment
- 120
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- District spending per student
- $16,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Big Springs Union Elementary?
Big Springs Union Elementary has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Big Springs Union Elementary?
The average composite rating for Big Springs Union Elementary is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Big Springs Union Elementary?
Big Springs Union Elementary's district-level spending was $16,745 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Big Springs Union Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Big Springs Union Elementary is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Big Springs Union Elementary?
Big Springs Elementary is the highest-rated school in Big Springs Union Elementary with a composite score of 5.4/10.
What are the test scores in Big Springs Union Elementary?
Across schools in Big Springs Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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