Located in this district, CA. Serving grades KG through 08.
Black Butte Union Elementary is a small district in Shasta County serving kindergarten through eighth grade, with students split between two schools: Black Butte Elementary and Black Butte Junior High. The district educates a student body that is predominantly white, with a meaningful share of Hispanic students and smaller groups of multiracial and Native American students.
The academic picture here is straightforward and difficult. State testing data from the current school year shows proficiency rates well below the county median across both math and English language arts. In math, proficiency ranges from the mid-teens to low twenties across grades three through eight, with grade eight performing slightly better than the earlier grades. In English language arts, performance is somewhat more varied; grade five stands out at a much higher proficiency level, while grades four and six are near the lows, and grades three, seven, and eight land in the low-to-mid thirties. Science proficiency in grades five and eight is in the low-to-mid twenties. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, running at a rate well above the county median. The district sits in the bottom quartile among Shasta County districts for overall proficiency and absenteeism.
The community surrounding Black Butte Union Elementary is rural and economically modest. Housing values in the district's area are moderate, with a weighted value considerably below the state benchmark. The affordability profile shows median home prices roughly four times household income, a stretch for local families. The towns served include Shingletown, Millville, Manton, and unincorporated areas, a mix of small communities in the northern Sierra foothills.
Per-pupil spending in the district is above the county median, placing it in the upper range for resource allocation. This suggests the district is investing substantially in its students relative to its county peers, even as academic outcomes lag.
Enrollment data was available, showing a small overall population that remains consistent across grade bands. Free-and-reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education enrollment, and English learner populations were not reported in the available data, which limits a fuller picture of the student population's economic needs and service requirements.
A parent considering this district should understand that it faces meaningful academic headwinds. The combination of low proficiency rates, high absenteeism, and small size suggests either structural challenges in service delivery or student populations with particular barriers that require targeted attention. The higher-than-typical per-pupil spending does not, at present, appear to be translating into stronger test results, so a parent may want to speak directly with the schools about what strategies are underway to address performance and attendance.
Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.
2 schools are officially reported under this district.
| ZIP | City | Value | YoY | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96088 | Shingletown | $322K | -1.8% | 90.9% |
| 96096 | $391K | +0.5% | 3.6% | |
| 96062 | Millville | $547K | -0.7% | 2.7% |
| 96059 | Manton | $330K | +1.4% | 2.3% |
| 96075 | $164K | +10.2% | 0.5% |
Officially reported figures, 2024-25.