Butterfield Charter

Butterfield Charter is a charter school located in the small suburban area of Porterville, California. Serving kindergarten through twelfth grade students, Butterfield Charter has an enrollment of 470 and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 25 to 1 with 19 full-time equivalent teachers. The school’s focus on flexibility within the charter framework aims to meet the diverse needs of its students, though current academic performance shows room for improvement.

According to MySchoolScout ratings, Butterfield Charter ranks in the 1st percentile among California schools, with only 19% of students proficient or above in ELA and reading, and a mere 3% reaching proficiency in math. Despite these challenges, the school community remains committed to student development and progress. Butterfield Charter is situated in a setting that offers a supportive suburban environment for its students and families.

The student-teacher ratio at Butterfield Charter is 24.7:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Butterfield Charter is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.