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#6511 of 9,539 schools in CA
Butte County Community
School · Butte County Office of Education · Chico, CA
A Butte County Office of Education school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 Orient St. Ste. 105, Chico, CA 95928
- Math 12% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 47% (2024)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Butte County Community score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 10-year record (2015–2024) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Butte County Community 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 97Walker's Paradise
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,612/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chico), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,350
Median home value
$476,600
Median rent
$1,419/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
42.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95928; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OakdaleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Core Butte CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 898 | Compare → |
| Oak Bridge AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Bases Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | Not available | 15 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Butte County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $207,869NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Butte County Community is listed in Butte County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Butte County Community
Butte County Community is a public school in Chico, CA, part of Butte County Office of Education, serving approximately 39 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,511 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Butte County Community
What grades does Butte County Community serve?
Butte County Community serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Butte County Community?
Butte County Community has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butte County Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Butte County Community is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Butte County Community rank in CA?
Butte County Community ranks #6,511 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Butte County Community's MySchoolScout rating?
Butte County Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Butte County Community?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Butte County Community has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Butte County Community a charter school?
No, Butte County Community is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Butte County Community a Title I school?
No, Butte County Community is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Butte County Community?
92.3% of students at Butte County Community 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.9%
- Phone
- (530) 895-9741
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 95928)
- 37,533
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 95928; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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