Biggs Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Biggs Unified

Biggs Unified is a small, rural district in Butte County that serves kindergarten through grade twelve. The district encompasses the towns of Biggs, Richvale, and the surrounding area, with a total enrollment that is quite modest for its grade span. The student body is racially and ethnically diverse, with a roughly even split between white students and Hispanic students, plus smaller populations of Asian, Black, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. The district operates three schools: an elementary school, a middle school housed partly in mobile classrooms, and a high school.

Academic performance across Biggs Unified is notably low. In English language arts, proficiency is in the low-to-mid range across elementary and middle grades, with slightly higher results in sixth and eighth grades. Mathematics proficiency is substantially lower, particularly in grades five through eight, where fewer than one in six students demonstrate proficiency. Science results are similarly weak, with proficiency below one in five at both tested grade levels. A parent reviewing these numbers should understand that most students in this district do not meet state proficiency benchmarks in core subjects. When positioned against the other districts in Butte County, Biggs Unified sits below the midpoint in overall proficiency, suggesting that academic support gaps are real and worth discussing directly with school staff.

Chronic absenteeism stands at a modest rate relative to other Butte County districts, placing the district just below the county median. This is a marginal positive, but it does not offset the proficiency gaps. Per-pupil spending in the district is in the upper-middle range among county peers, so resource constraints alone do not fully explain achievement patterns; rather, the specific allocation and use of those resources may merit inquiry.

The housing market in and around the district is affordable relative to state and national benchmarks. Home values are moderate, and rents are modest, making the area accessible to families on mid-range incomes. In November 2024, voters approved Measure A, a school bond that will fund a gymnasium at the elementary school and permanent classroom space to replace mobile units at the middle school. This measure adds a property-tax obligation for homeowners but signals district investment in facilities and learning environments.

Families considering Biggs Unified should go in with eyes open about academic performance. The district is small, rural, and faces real learning challenges in math and science. At the same time, the community has demonstrated willingness to invest in facilities, and the affordability of the housing market may appeal to families seeking a lower-cost area. A parent may want to look into this further with the district regarding how proficiency gaps are being addressed and what instructional supports are available, particularly in elementary math, where the foundation for later success is built.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

548

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 39%

Black 2%

White 55%

Asian 2%

Two+ 0%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

34%

—

Gr 3

25%

—

Gr 4

25%

36%

Gr 5

34%

33%

Gr 6

37%

58%

Gr 7

29%

25%

Gr 8

29%

62%

Gr 11

58%

—

Math

Gr ALL

16%

—

Gr 3

33%

—

Gr 4

32%

43%

Gr 5

10%

17%

Gr 6

15%

67%

Gr 7

11%

Gr 8

19%

Gr 11

—

Science

Gr ALL

16%

—

Gr 5

21%

Gr 8

19%

Gr 11

13%

—

Gr HS

13%

—

Gr UG_SEC

13%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

Biggs Elementary

Biggs High

Richvale Elementary

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

42%

Grade 3

36%

Grade 4

12%

Grade 5

31%

Grade 6

10%

Grade 7

12%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

32%

Grade 3

29%

Grade 4

34%

Grade 5

44%

Grade 6

28%

Grade 7

45%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

17%

Grade 5

12%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

22%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$329,304

Year-over-year change+2.4%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$306K to $354K

vs. state typical0.42x

vs. national typical0.89x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
95917	Biggs	$345K	+2.2%	57.2%
95965	Oroville	$306K	+2.7%	40.8%
95948	Gridley	$354K	+3.3%	1.7%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,323/mo

Year-over-year change+2.1%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
95965	Oroville	$1,323	+2.1%	40.8%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,662/mo

Home price / national median income3.9x

Annual rent / national median income19.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$338/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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