About This School
Core Butte Charter School is located in Chico, CA and is one of 8 schools in Butte County Office Of Education School District. It is a charter school that serves students in grades K-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Core Butte Charter School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Core Butte Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Core Butte Charter School had an API growth score of 785 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Core Butte Charter School's 2011 base score was 789 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Core Butte Charter School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Core Butte Charter School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Core Butte Charter School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Core Butte Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Core Butte Charter School had an API growth score of 785 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Core Butte Charter School's 2011 base score was 789 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Core Butte Charter School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Core Butte Charter School's students and teachers. more
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Butte County Office of Education District Spending
$47,527Per Pupil
The Butte County Office of Education spends $47,527 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 29% on instruction, 69% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Butte County Office of Education District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Core Butte Charter School 0 miles | n/a | |
| Montessori Elementary School of Chico 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Shasta Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Fair View High (Continuation) School 1.2 miles |  |
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| Pleasant Valley Baptist School 1.7 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades K-12
- Butte County Office of Education School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Core Butte Charter School140-B Independence Cir.
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 478-9458
www.coretca.org
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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TestRating
6 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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In 2008, Core Butte Charter School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Butte County Office of Education School DistrictRecent Reviews
Core Butte Charter School
5
Parents and students have remained in our school for years. It is an excellent fit for many students.
Submitted by a Teacher on Jan 31, 2012
Core Butte Charter School
Teachers lack professionalism. Would not recommend. Director shows lack of concern for the issues at hand.
Submitted by a Parent on Feb 8, 2011
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