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#6341 of 9,539 schools in CA
Butterfield Charter
School · Porterville Unified · Porterville, CA
A Porterville Unified charter school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 West Grand Ave., Porterville, CA 93257
- Math 3% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs CA 50% (2024)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Butterfield Charter score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 8% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Butterfield Charter 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,876/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Porterville), 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
$58,261
Median home value
$276,400
Median rent
$1,086/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93257; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 2,426 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Porterville Unified
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #16 of 21
- District spending per student
- $18,988NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Butterfield Charter is listed in Porterville Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Butterfield Charter
Butterfield Charter is a public school in Porterville, CA, part of Porterville Unified, serving approximately 470 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,341 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Butterfield Charter
What grades does Butterfield Charter serve?
Butterfield Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Butterfield Charter?
Butterfield Charter has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butterfield Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Butterfield Charter is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Butterfield Charter rank in CA?
Butterfield Charter ranks #6,341 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Butterfield Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Butterfield Charter 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 Butterfield Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Butterfield Charter has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Butterfield Charter a charter school?
Yes, Butterfield Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Butterfield Charter a Title I school?
No, Butterfield Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Butterfield Charter?
71.9% of students at Butterfield Charter 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
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.4%
- Phone
- (559) 782-7057
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93257)
- 79,340
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 93257; 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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