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#8662 of 9,539 schools in CA
Black Butte Elementary
Elementary School · Black Butte Union Elementary · Shingletown, CA
A Black Butte Union Elementary elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7752 Ponderosa Way, Shingletown, CA 96088
- Math 24% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Black Butte Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Black Butte 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average439/100K
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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
$71,494
Median home value
$286,100
Median rent
$1,120/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96088; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Black Butte Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,674NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Black Butte Elementary is listed in Black Butte Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Black Butte Elementary
Black Butte Elementary is a public elementary school in Shingletown, CA, part of Black Butte Union Elementary, serving approximately 167 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,662 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Black Butte Elementary
What grades does Black Butte Elementary serve?
Black Butte Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Black Butte Elementary?
Black Butte Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Butte Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Butte Elementary is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Black Butte Elementary rank in CA?
Black Butte Elementary ranks #8,662 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Black Butte Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Black Butte Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Black Butte Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Black Butte Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Black Butte Elementary a charter school?
No, Black Butte Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Black Butte Elementary a Title I school?
No, Black Butte Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Black Butte Elementary?
79.6% of students at Black Butte 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Shasta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.7%
- Phone
- (530) 474-3125
- Area population (ZIP 96088)
- 4,552
- Area average commute
- 37.8 min
- Area median age
- 60.2
Official sources & links
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 96088; 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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