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#6000 of 9,539 schools in CA
Biggs Elementary
Elementary School · Biggs Unified · Biggs, CA
A Biggs Unified elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 B St., Biggs, CA 95917
- Math 13% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Biggs Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 18% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Biggs Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average486/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,698
Median home value
$380,700
Median rent
$1,159/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95917; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–1 | 3.6 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Wilson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 2–5 | 3.7 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Richvale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | Not available | 52 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Biggs Unified
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Biggs Elementary is listed in Biggs Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Biggs Elementary
Biggs Elementary is a public elementary school in Biggs, CA, part of Biggs Unified, serving approximately 319 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,000 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Biggs Elementary
What grades does Biggs Elementary serve?
Biggs Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Biggs Elementary?
Biggs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biggs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Biggs Elementary is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Biggs Elementary rank in CA?
Biggs Elementary ranks #6,000 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Biggs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Biggs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Biggs Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Biggs Elementary has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Biggs Elementary a charter school?
No, Biggs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Biggs Elementary a Title I school?
No, Biggs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Biggs Elementary?
66.8% of students at Biggs Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (530) 868-5870
- Area population (ZIP 95917)
- 3,561
- Area median age
- 33.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95917; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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