Black Butte Elementary vs Black Butte Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 600 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Butte Elementary
Shingletown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
156 students
Black Butte Junior High
Shingletown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
79 students
| Measure | Black Butte Elementary Shingletown, California | Black Butte Junior High Shingletown, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3672 of 5,693 | #657 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #40979 of 50,301 | #11285 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 156 | 79 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 79 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Shingletown | Shingletown |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Butte Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 26.1).
- •Black Butte Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Black Butte Junior High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Black Butte Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 74.4%).
- •Black Butte Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 19.8).
- •Black Butte Elementary is the larger school with 156 students compared with 79.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Black Butte Elementary better than Black Butte Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Black Butte Junior High ranks higher (33.0 vs 26.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Black Butte Elementary and Black Butte Junior High?
About 600 m in a straight line, between Shingletown and Shingletown in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Butte Elementary: 156. Black Butte Junior High: 79. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Butte Elementary and Black Butte Junior High rank in California?
Black Butte Elementary is 3672nd of 5,693 and Black Butte Junior High is 657th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).