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Black Butte Junior High

Summary:

Black Butte Junior High is a public middle school located in Shingletown, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 75 students. The school is part of the Black Butte Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 1308 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past 10 years, Black Butte Junior High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California middle schools, with a ranking between 1262 and 2580 out of around 2,700 schools. The school's SchoolDigger rating has fluctuated between 0 and 3 stars out of 5, currently at 1 star. Student performance has been a concern, with female students generally outperforming male students, and white students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds struggling significantly compared to their peers statewide. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are also significantly lower than the state averages, often by 20 percentage points or more, and have declined over the past few years.

Another major issue at Black Butte Junior High is chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 15.5% to 50.7% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.89% to 73.13% over the past 3 years, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 19 to 21.3 students per teacher. These factors suggest that the school may be facing resource constraints that are impacting its ability to provide a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7946 Ponderosa Way
       Shingletown, CA  96088-9683

(530) 474-3441

District: Black Butte Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2134th of 2,777 California Middle Schools


Students who attend Black Butte Junior High usually attend:

High:    Foothill High

Feeder schools for Black Butte Junior High:

Elementary:    Black Butte Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  22.3 Help
Number of students:  79

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.2%
Hispanic:
21.5%
Two or more races:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.4% Help


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Compare Details Black Butte Junior High ranks worse than 76.8% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.7. (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 (58.2%), Hispanic (21.5%), two or more races (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Black Butte Junior High is 22.3. (See more...)
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Compare Black Butte Junior High employs 3.5 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Black Butte Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Butte Junior High 2134th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Black Butte Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Black Butte Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Butte Union Elementary 1308th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Black Butte Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Black Butte Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.39 674th 1769 61.9%
2005 57.32 656th 1777 63.1%
2006 63.62 570th 1804 68.4%
2007 84.13 231st 1999 88.4%
2008 55.36 807th 2005 59.8%
2009 49.74 978th 2063 52.6%
2010 54.72 911th 2179 58.2%
2011 46.36 1194th 2236 46.6%
2012 39.20 1380th 2259 38.9%
2013 41.17 1393rd 2379 41.4%
2015 54.60 995th 2477 59.8%
2016 54.12 1008th 2497 59.6%
2017 41.65 1343rd 2508 46.5%
2018 37.11 1458th 2480 41.2%
2019 46.26 1262nd 2715 53.5%
2022 11.71 2580th 2740 5.8%
2023 25.62 2017th 2802 28.0%
2024 22.70 2134th 2777 23.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Black Butte Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.07 1022nd 2230 54.2%
2019 50.33 1002nd 2369 57.7%
2022 18.07 2178th 2458 11.4%
2023 37.84 1427th 2549 44.0%
2024 24.08 2017th 2575 21.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Black Butte Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.21 1177th 2262 48.0%
2019 68.35 664th 2380 72.1%
2023 20.79 2064th 2547 19.0%
2024 25.50 1879th 2546 26.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Black Butte Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.10 1101st 2407 54.3%
2023 30.79 1634th 2558 36.1%
2024 19.26 2117th 2547 16.9%
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Rank History for White students at Black Butte Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.57 1281st 1496 14.4%
2019 33.16 1087th 1602 32.1%
2022 5.14 1513th 1555 2.7%
2023 12.02 1400th 1552 9.8%
2024 4.32 1503rd 1535 2.1%
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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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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Black Butte Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 116 0 5 4 7 n/a n/a 0 132
1999 123 2 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2000 87 3 5 6 2 n/a n/a 0 103
2001 87 3 3 6 5 n/a n/a 0 104
2002 69 0 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 78
2003 69 0 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 78
2004 84 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 89
2005 75 0 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 85
2006 62 2 1 5 9 n/a n/a 0 79
2007 66 2 1 8 9 n/a n/a 0 86
2008 64 4 1 9 6 n/a n/a 0 84
2009 51 1 0 9 10 0 0 0 71
2010 15 0 0 7 5 0 0 0 27
2011 35 0 1 15 6 0 1 0 58
2012 58 1 0 10 7 0 2 0 78
2013 47 2 0 9 7 0 3 0 68
2014 43 1 0 4 7 0 4 0 59
2015 51 1 2 5 4 1 4 0 68
2016 48 2 3 4 3 1 5 0 66
2017 52 2 2 6 4 2 5 0 73
2018 43 1 0 10 6 1 3 0 64
2019 39 0 1 14 3 1 6 0 64
2020 41 0 1 10 5 0 8 0 65
2021 46 1 0 12 2 1 5 0 67
2022 32 0 0 14 1 0 10 0 57
2023 45 1 1 15 3 0 10 0 75
2024 46 2 1 17 4 0 9 0 79

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 Black Butte Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 132 10.0 13.2 59.8
1999 143 5.0 28.6 53.8
2000 103 4.0 25.8 51.5
2001 104 4.0 26.0 46.2
2002 78 3.0 26.0 62.8
2003 78 3.0 26.0 62.8
2004 89 3.0 29.7 50.6
2005 85 3.0 28.3 69.4
2006 79 4.0 19.8 54.4
2007 86 4.8 17.9 40.7
2008 84 5.1 16.5 42.9
2009 71 5.1 13.9 59.2
2010 27 5.0 5.4 88.9
2011 58 n/a n/a 91.4
2012 78 3.0 26.0 n/a
2013 68 4.0 17.0 80.9
2014 59 3.2 18.4 74.6
2015 68 3.0 22.6 70.6
2016 66 3.0 22.0 71.2
2017 73 3.2 22.8 69.9
2018 64 3.2 20.0 73.4
2019 64 3.2 20.0 70.3
2020 65 n/a n/a 69.2
2021 67 3.2 20.9 73.1
2022 57 3.0 19.0 57.9
2023 75 3.5 21.3 65.3
2024 79 3.5 22.3 73.4

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 Black Butte Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 132 10.0 13.2 59.8
1999 143 5.0 28.6 53.8
2000 103 4.0 25.8 51.5
2001 104 4.0 26.0 46.2
2002 78 3.0 26.0 62.8
2003 78 3.0 26.0 62.8
2004 89 3.0 29.7 50.6
2005 85 3.0 28.3 69.4
2006 79 4.0 19.8 54.4
2007 86 4.8 17.9 40.7
2008 84 5.1 16.5 42.9
2009 71 5.1 13.9 59.2
2010 27 5.0 5.4 88.9
2011 58 n/a n/a 91.4
2012 78 3.0 26.0 n/a
2013 68 4.0 17.0 80.9
2014 59 3.2 18.4 74.6
2015 68 3.0 22.6 70.6
2016 66 3.0 22.0 71.2
2017 73 3.2 22.8 69.9
2018 64 3.2 20.0 73.4
2019 64 3.2 20.0 70.3
2020 65 n/a n/a 69.2
2021 67 3.2 20.9 73.1
2022 57 3.0 19.0 57.9
2023 75 3.5 21.3 65.3
2024 79 3.5 22.3 73.4

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Black Butte Junior High

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1262nd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2017th of 2802 Middle schools
 25.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Black Butte Junior High)22.722.6
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Black Butte Union Elementary)22.722.6
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Black Butte Junior High)9.125.8
 16.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Black Butte Union Elementary)9.125.8
 16.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Black Butte Junior High)52.923.8
 29.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Black Butte Union Elementary)52.923.8
 29.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Black Butte Junior High)17.719.1
 1.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Black Butte Union Elementary)17.719.1
 1.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Black Butte Junior High)53.634.8
 18.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Black Butte Union Elementary)53.634.8
 18.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Black Butte Junior High)46.48.7
 37.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Black Butte Union Elementary)46.48.7
 37.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Black Butte Junior High)39.317.4
 21.9%
   8th Grade Science (Black Butte Union Elementary)39.317.4
 21.9%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6475
 17.2%
African American01
American Indian33
Asian11
Hispanic1415
 7.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3945
 15.4%
Two or More Races610
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.3%65.3%
 5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Black Butte Junior High

Students at Black Butte Junior High are 58% White, 22% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Black Butte Junior High usually go on to attend Foothill High

Black Butte Junior High ranks in the bottom 23.2% of California middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 79 students attended Black Butte Junior High.


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