Is Biggs Elementary a good school?

Biggs Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.6% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend Biggs Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 319 students attended Biggs Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Biggs Elementary?

Students at Biggs Elementary are 53% White, 44% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Biggs Elementary attend?

Students who attend Biggs Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Biggs High

Biggs Elementary

Summary:

Biggs Elementary is a public elementary school located in Biggs, California, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 333 students. The school is part of the Biggs Unified School District, which is ranked 1231 out of 1568 districts in California and has a rating of 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Biggs Elementary faces significant challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 18.4% to 46.6% in recent years, far exceeding the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Richvale Elementary (9.1%) and Manzanita Elementary (13.0%). Academically, the school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is consistently lower than state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 23.56% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and just 12.5% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. Additionally, Biggs Elementary has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 62.16% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools.

The persistent academic challenges faced by Biggs Elementary students could have significant long-term implications for their educational and career trajectories. While the nearby schools, such as Richvale Elementary and Manzanita Elementary, demonstrate that it is possible for schools in the same region to achieve higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates, even with similar student demographics, Biggs Elementary appears to be struggling to effectively support its students and address the unique challenges faced by its high-needs population. Addressing these issues should be a top priority for the school and Biggs Unified School District to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Detail:

Public K-8

300 B St.
Biggs, CA 95917-9732

(530) 868-5870

District: Biggs Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5180^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,236

Students who attend Biggs Elementary usually attend:

High:

Biggs High

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 319

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.7%

Hispanic:

43.6%

African American:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Biggs Elementary ranks worse than 88.4% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.33. (See more...)

Compare Details Biggs Elementary ranks worse than 84.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.97. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.7%), Hispanic (43.6%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Biggs Elementary is 19.2. (See more...)

Compare Biggs Elementary employs 16.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Biggs Elementary is $9,236.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Biggs Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Biggs Elementary 5180^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Biggs Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Biggs Elementary 2343^rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Biggs Elementary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Biggs Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Biggs Unified 1231^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Biggs Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Biggs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	24.62	3591^st	4809	25.3%
2005	16.51	4208^th	4822	12.7%
2006	12.65	4499^th	4818	6.6%
2007	11.25	4861^st	5113	4.9%
2008	16.63	4555^th	5113	10.9%
2009	14.18	4783^rd	5193	7.9%
2010	15.01	4898^th	5314	7.8%
2011	18.63	4759^th	5377	11.5%
2012	12.87	5087^th	5390	5.6%
2013	6.49	5430^th	5530	1.8%
2015	13.37	5249^th	5611	6.5%
2016	8.80	5502^nd	5614	2.0%
2017	13.33	5242^nd	5692	7.9%
2018	14.58	5136^th	5662	9.3%
2019	13.68	5336^th	5789	7.8%
2022	27.77	4071^st	5883	30.8%
2023	27.97	4075^th	5874	30.6%
2024	16.33	5180^th	5862	11.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Biggs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	15.97	4702^nd	5084	7.5%
2019	15.75	4796^th	5173	7.3%
2022	20.97	4573^rd	5264	13.1%
2023	31.27	3797^th	5374	29.3%
2024	16.37	5048^th	5511	8.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Biggs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	22.85	4325^th	5413	20.1%
2019	29.48	3860^th	5492	29.7%
2022	22.28	4483^rd	5635	20.4%
2023	20.46	4657^th	5617	17.1%
2024	24.17	4319^th	5605	22.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Biggs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	9.43	5297^th	5431	2.5%
2019	13.56	5145^th	5510	6.6%
2022	34.92	3377^th	5663	40.4%
2023	37.59	3225^th	5650	42.9%
2024	14.43	5196^th	5636	7.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Biggs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	18.02	4370^th	4830	9.5%
2019	13.40	4728^th	4963	4.7%
2022	11.39	4973^rd	5084	2.2%
2023	31.46	3594^th	5098	29.5%
2024	13.33	4859^th	5102	4.8%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Biggs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	6.41	2638^th	2737	3.6%
2019	7.65	2697^th	2834	4.8%
2022	19.71	2274^th	2726	16.6%
2023	15.09	2340^th	2662	12.1%
2024	8.30	2493^rd	2647	5.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Biggs Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Biggs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2012	26.04	1766^th	2259	21.8%
2013	22.78	1926^th	2379	19.0%
2015	22.98	1902^nd	2477	23.2%
2016	21.15	1979^th	2497	20.7%
2017	14.40	2240^th	2508	10.7%
2018	17.32	2100^th	2480	15.3%
2019	16.46	2332^nd	2715	14.1%
2022	17.01	2353^rd	2740	14.1%
2023	25.46	2025^th	2802	27.7%
2024	17.97	2343^rd	2777	15.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Biggs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	16.35	2011^th	2230	9.8%
2019	19.79	2029^th	2369	14.4%
2022	14.65	2281^st	2458	7.2%
2023	22.66	2065^th	2549	19.0%
2024	17.74	2266^th	2575	12.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Biggs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	16.20	1970^th	2262	12.9%
2019	23.60	1837^th	2380	22.8%
2022	15.00	2265^th	2509	9.7%
2023	21.14	2046^th	2547	19.7%
2024	12.86	2366^th	2546	7.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Biggs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	19.13	1894^th	2273	16.7%
2019	10.91	2276^th	2407	5.4%
2022	21.48	1994^th	2527	21.1%
2023	30.00	1663^rd	2558	35.0%
2024	25.08	1862^nd	2547	26.9%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Biggs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	15.05	1895^th	2072	8.5%
2019	8.30	2146^th	2213	3.0%
2022	15.17	2174^th	2359	7.8%
2023	21.97	1953^rd	2391	18.3%
2024	8.17	2341^st	2383	1.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Biggs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	10.49	1385^th	1496	7.4%
2019	11.19	1451^st	1602	9.4%
2022	10.68	1438^th	1555	7.5%
2023	14.67	1344^th	1552	13.4%
2024	13.34	1367^th	1535	10.9%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Biggs Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	280	1	2	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
1989	279	2	1	59	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
1990	273	4	2	56	1	n/a	n/a	0	336
1991	336	0	2	85	3	n/a	n/a	0	426
1992	361	2	10	88	2	n/a	n/a	0	463
1993	365	2	13	92	3	n/a	n/a	0	475
1994	340	0	6	102	3	n/a	n/a	0	451
1995	295	1	16	133	1	n/a	n/a	0	446
1996	295	1	16	133	1	n/a	n/a	0	446
1997	265	0	15	133	0	n/a	n/a	0	413
1998	272	6	13	106	3	n/a	n/a	0	400
1999	236	1	11	122	1	n/a	n/a	1	372
2000	225	1	11	119	1	n/a	n/a	0	357
2001	233	1	10	127	3	n/a	n/a	2	376
2002	235	0	6	137	2	n/a	n/a	3	383
2003	235	0	6	137	2	n/a	n/a	3	383
2004	204	0	5	145	3	n/a	n/a	0	357
2005	197	0	7	125	2	n/a	n/a	3	334
2006	179	0	2	122	6	n/a	n/a	4	313
2007	130	0	0	95	5	n/a	n/a	19	249
2008	129	n/a	2	84	3	n/a	n/a	0	218
2009	109	0	2	85	1	0	19	0	216
2010	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2011	126	5	3	108	4	0	3	0	249
2012	165	6	3	143	2	0	4	0	323
2013	191	10	3	138	3	0	4	0	349
2014	183	9	4	141	2	0	4	0	343
2015	191	9	5	139	3	0	9	0	356
2016	212	9	8	153	2	2	9	0	395
2017	214	9	5	156	3	2	2	0	391
2018	193	12	4	154	5	2	3	0	373
2019	205	12	7	134	3	2	1	0	364
2020	220	12	6	130	4	3	1	0	376
2021	175	13	8	136	3	2	1	0	338
2022	189	12	8	143	3	1	1	0	357
2023	173	8	14	135	1	1	1	0	333
2024	168	6	5	139	0	0	1	0	319

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 Biggs Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	333	13.0	25.6	n/a
1989	341	14.5	23.5	n/a
1990	336	14.5	23.1	n/a
1991	426	19.0	22.4	n/a
1992	463	19.3	23.9	52.1
1993	475	20.5	23.2	50.7
1994	451	20.5	22.0	58.1
1995	446	20.4	21.9	56.7
1996	446	20.4	21.9	56.7
1997	413	23.0	18.0	58.6
1998	400	22.0	18.2	59.8
1999	372	21.0	17.7	71.2
2000	357	20.0	17.9	63.3
2001	376	21.0	17.9	69.3
2002	383	19.0	20.2	70
2003	383	19.0	20.2	70
2004	357	19.0	18.8	74.2
2005	334	17.0	19.6	75.2
2006	313	16.0	19.6	71.5
2007	249	21.0	11.9	76.1
2008	218	20.8	10.5	98.6
2009	216	16.0	12.7	72.7
2010	0	17.0	0.0	n/a
2011	249	n/a	n/a	83.9
2012	323	14.0	23.0	99.1
2013	349	13.0	26.8	25.5
2014	343	14.2	24.1	77
2015	356	15.0	23.7	19.4
2016	395	18.0	21.9	77
2017	391	19.7	19.8	68.3
2018	373	19.0	19.6	68.4
2019	364	17.0	21.4	68.1
2020	376	n/a	n/a	64.1
2021	338	19.6	17.2	67.8
2022	357	17.1	20.8	59.4
2023	333	16.9	19.5	62.2
2024	319	16.6	19.2	66.8

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 Biggs Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	333	13.0	25.6	n/a
1989	341	14.5	23.5	n/a
1990	336	14.5	23.1	n/a
1991	426	19.0	22.4	n/a
1992	463	19.3	23.9	52.1
1993	475	20.5	23.2	50.7
1994	451	20.5	22.0	58.1
1995	446	20.4	21.9	56.7
1996	446	20.4	21.9	56.7
1997	413	23.0	18.0	58.6
1998	400	22.0	18.2	59.8
1999	372	21.0	17.7	71.2
2000	357	20.0	17.9	63.3
2001	376	21.0	17.9	69.3
2002	383	19.0	20.2	70
2003	383	19.0	20.2	70
2004	357	19.0	18.8	74.2
2005	334	17.0	19.6	75.2
2006	313	16.0	19.6	71.5
2007	249	21.0	11.9	76.1
2008	218	20.8	10.5	98.6
2009	216	16.0	12.7	72.7
2010	0	17.0	0.0	n/a
2011	249	n/a	n/a	83.9
2012	323	14.0	23.0	99.1
2013	349	13.0	26.8	25.5
2014	343	14.2	24.1	77
2015	356	15.0	23.7	19.4
2016	395	18.0	21.9	77
2017	391	19.7	19.8	68.3
2018	373	19.0	19.6	68.4
2019	364	17.0	21.4	68.1
2020	376	n/a	n/a	64.1
2021	338	19.6	17.2	67.8
2022	357	17.1	20.8	59.4
2023	333	16.9	19.5	62.2
2024	319	16.6	19.2	66.8

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.

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