Butte Valley Unified School District
School District · Dorris, California
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,401
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,401
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Evaluating Butte Valley Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Butte Valley Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Butte Valley High
Dorris · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Butte Valley Elementary
Dorris · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#695 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.1
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,401
+$2,754 vs California median
District size
302 students
Smaller than California median
STAAR proficiency rose +0.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Butte Valley Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Butte Valley Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butte Valley High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Butte Valley Elementary | 2.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Butte Valley Unified
Butte Valley Unified is a Dorris, California school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 302 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1. The district invests $20,401 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.2/10, Butte Valley Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Butte Valley High, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Butte Valley Unified students show an average math proficiency of 26.3% and ELA proficiency of 32.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Butte Valley Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Butte Valley Unified with test data.
Schools in Butte Valley Unified
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Dorris
- Total Enrollment
- 302
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Butte Valley Unified?
Butte Valley Unified has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Butte Valley Unified?
The average composite rating for Butte Valley Unified is 4.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Butte Valley Unified?
Butte Valley Unified spends $20,401 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Butte Valley Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Butte Valley Unified is 17.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Butte Valley Unified?
Butte Valley High is the highest-rated school in Butte Valley Unified with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Butte Valley Unified?
Across schools in Butte Valley Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.1%. 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
- 4.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.1%
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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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