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Big Valley Elementary

Summary:

Big Valley Elementary is a public elementary school located in Bieber, California, serving grades K-7 with a total enrollment of 72 students. The school is part of the Big Valley Joint Unified School District, which is ranked 1041 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Big Valley Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of California elementary schools over the past decade, with its academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST, significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 18.92% of Big Valley Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 47.04%. In comparison, Fall River Elementary School, which is part of the Fall River Joint Unified School District, has higher academic performance, with 41.38% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy.

Big Valley Elementary also faces challenges with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 12.9% in 2018-2019 to 28.2% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby Fall River Elementary School. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.85% in 2021-2022 to 75.81% in 2020-2021, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These factors, combined with the school's declining academic performance, indicate a need for significant interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes at Big Valley Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-7

 90 First St.
       Bieber, CA  96009-0157

(530) 294-5214

District: Big Valley Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4057th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,112 Help


Students who attend Big Valley Elementary usually attend:

High:    Big Valley Junior Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  68

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.4%
Hispanic:
13.2%
American Indian:
7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Big Valley Elementary ranks worse than 69.2% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.56. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.4%), Hispanic (13.2%), American Indian (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Big Valley Elementary is 19.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Big Valley Elementary is $8,112.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Big Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Valley Elementary 4057th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Big Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Big Valley Joint Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Valley Joint Unified 1041st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Big Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Big Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.38 2138th 4809 55.5%
2005 55.59 1930th 4822 60.0%
2006 41.19 2652nd 4818 45.0%
2007 34.51 3256th 5113 36.3%
2008 55.33 2090th 5113 59.1%
2009 49.44 2525th 5193 51.4%
2010 49.11 2613th 5314 50.8%
2011 48.04 2722nd 5377 49.4%
2012 52.33 2482nd 5390 54.0%
2013 27.65 4231st 5530 23.5%
2015 6.45 5594th 5611 0.3%
2016 9.03 5493rd 5614 2.2%
2017 13.84 5208th 5692 8.5%
2019 23.58 4482nd 5789 22.6%
2024 28.56 4057th 5862 30.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Big Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.40 3232nd 5605 42.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Big Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 137 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1989 136 0 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 147
1990 131 0 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 142
1991 141 0 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 148
1992 134 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 142
1993 130 0 1 7 6 n/a n/a 0 144
1994 139 0 2 5 6 n/a n/a 0 152
1995 129 0 1 18 10 n/a n/a 0 158
1996 129 0 1 18 10 n/a n/a 0 158
1997 136 0 1 22 5 n/a n/a 0 164
1998 122 0 6 20 2 n/a n/a 0 150
1999 111 0 7 30 7 n/a n/a 0 155
2000 103 0 5 24 5 n/a n/a 0 137
2001 96 0 1 21 5 n/a n/a 0 123
2002 80 0 1 24 6 n/a n/a 0 111
2003 80 0 1 24 6 n/a n/a 0 111
2004 78 0 0 23 5 n/a n/a 0 106
2005 79 3 0 17 4 n/a n/a 0 103
2006 82 1 0 18 6 n/a n/a 0 107
2007 77 2 0 19 4 n/a n/a 0 102
2008 74 1 n/a 20 1 n/a n/a 0 96
2009 65 0 0 13 6 0 0 0 84
2010 77 0 0 14 4 0 13 0 108
2011 63 0 0 13 2 0 11 0 89
2012 88 0 0 15 3 0 4 0 110
2013 68 0 0 20 2 0 4 0 94
2014 71 0 0 15 3 0 1 0 90
2015 64 0 0 15 3 0 1 0 83
2016 64 0 0 12 2 0 0 0 78
2017 55 0 0 7 4 0 0 0 66
2018 50 0 0 10 5 0 0 0 65
2019 43 0 1 12 5 0 0 0 61
2020 44 0 1 9 4 0 0 0 58
2021 48 0 0 10 3 0 1 0 62
2022 51 0 0 15 4 0 1 0 71
2023 53 0 0 13 6 0 0 0 72
2024 54 0 0 9 5 0 0 0 68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Big Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 143 4.0 35.7 n/a
1989 147 6.0 24.5 n/a
1990 142 6.0 23.6 n/a
1991 148 6.0 24.6 n/a
1992 142 6.1 23.2 26.1
1993 144 6.0 24.0 35.4
1994 152 6.0 25.3 34.9
1995 158 6.0 26.3 50
1996 158 6.0 26.3 50
1997 164 7.0 23.4 54.9
1998 150 6.0 25.0 54.7
1999 155 5.4 28.7 61.9
2000 137 6.4 21.4 61.3
2001 123 6.0 20.5 61
2002 111 5.0 22.2 57.7
2003 111 5.0 22.2 57.7
2004 106 4.0 26.5 64.2
2005 103 4.0 25.8 58.3
2006 107 4.0 26.8 52.3
2007 102 5.4 18.9 60.8
2008 96 5.0 19.2 53.1
2009 84 4.0 21.0 59.5
2010 108 5.0 21.6 71.3
2011 89 n/a n/a 79.8
2012 110 5.3 20.5 n/a
2013 94 3.1 30.3 21.3
2014 90 3.3 27.2 70
2015 83 4.0 20.7 75.9
2016 78 4.0 19.5 65.4
2017 66 3.7 17.8 63.6
2018 65 4.0 16.2 72.3
2019 61 4.0 15.2 77
2020 58 n/a n/a 77.6
2021 62 2.8 21.5 75.8
2022 71 4.0 17.7 40.8
2023 72 3.4 20.9 70.8
2024 68 3.4 19.7 57.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Big Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 143 4.0 35.7 n/a
1989 147 6.0 24.5 n/a
1990 142 6.0 23.6 n/a
1991 148 6.0 24.6 n/a
1992 142 6.1 23.2 26.1
1993 144 6.0 24.0 35.4
1994 152 6.0 25.3 34.9
1995 158 6.0 26.3 50
1996 158 6.0 26.3 50
1997 164 7.0 23.4 54.9
1998 150 6.0 25.0 54.7
1999 155 5.4 28.7 61.9
2000 137 6.4 21.4 61.3
2001 123 6.0 20.5 61
2002 111 5.0 22.2 57.7
2003 111 5.0 22.2 57.7
2004 106 4.0 26.5 64.2
2005 103 4.0 25.8 58.3
2006 107 4.0 26.8 52.3
2007 102 5.4 18.9 60.8
2008 96 5.0 19.2 53.1
2009 84 4.0 21.0 59.5
2010 108 5.0 21.6 71.3
2011 89 n/a n/a 79.8
2012 110 5.3 20.5 n/a
2013 94 3.1 30.3 21.3
2014 90 3.3 27.2 70
2015 83 4.0 20.7 75.9
2016 78 4.0 19.5 65.4
2017 66 3.7 17.8 63.6
2018 65 4.0 16.2 72.3
2019 61 4.0 15.2 77
2020 58 n/a n/a 77.6
2021 62 2.8 21.5 75.8
2022 71 4.0 17.7 40.8
2023 72 3.4 20.9 70.8
2024 68 3.4 19.7 57.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Big Valley Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201567.0%20.0%0.0%13.0%67.0%73.0%67.0%67.0%67.0%
201663.0%25.0%6.0%6.0%63.0%63.0%63.0%63.0%63.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Big Valley Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,112

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Big Valley Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Big Valley Elementary)27.315.8
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Big Valley Joint Unified)27.315.8
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.542.2
 6.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Big Valley Elementary)27.321.1
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Big Valley Joint Unified)27.321.1
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.243.5
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Big Valley Elementary)36.417.7
 18.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Big Valley Joint Unified)36.417.7
 18.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Big Valley Elementary)36.45.9
 30.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Big Valley Joint Unified)36.45.9
 30.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6172
 18%
African American00
American Indian56
 20%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1213
 8.3%
Pacific Islander00
White4353
 23.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77%70.8%
 6.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Big Valley Elementary

Students at Big Valley Elementary are 79% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 68 students attended Big Valley Elementary.

Big Valley Elementary ranks 4057th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Big Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Big Valley Junior Senior High


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