Excellent
#437 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 5% in state
Core Butte Charter
School · Core Butte Charter District · Chico, CA
A charter school in Chico, CA where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2847 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA 95928
- Math 36% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Core Butte Charter score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 42% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Core Butte 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butte County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 39 | 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.
Core Butte Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,058NCES 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.
Core Butte Charter is listed in CORE Butte Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Core Butte Charter
Core Butte Charter is a public school in Chico, CA, part of Core Butte Charter District, serving approximately 898 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #437 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Core Butte Charter
What grades does Core Butte Charter serve?
Core Butte Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Core Butte Charter?
Core Butte Charter has an enrollment of approximately 898 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Core Butte Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Core Butte Charter is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Core Butte Charter rank in CA?
Core Butte Charter ranks #437 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Core Butte Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Core Butte Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Core Butte Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Core Butte Charter has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Core Butte Charter a charter school?
Yes, Core Butte Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Core Butte Charter a Title I school?
No, Core Butte Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Core Butte Charter?
50.4% of students at Core Butte 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
- 898
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.5%
- Phone
- (530) 894-3952
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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