Core Butte Charter School
Core Butte Charter School
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-12 | Butte County Office of Education
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 2012. 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 787 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Core Butte Charter School's 2012 base score was 785, however the school did not meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Core Butte Charter School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 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 2012. 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 787 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Core Butte Charter School's 2012 base score was 785, however the school did not meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Core Butte Charter School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Core Butte Charter School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
140-B Independence Cir., Chico, CA 95973
(530) 478-9458
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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Butte County Office of Education District Spending
$43,600Per Pupil
The Butte County Office of Education spends $43,600 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 28% on instruction, 71% on support services, 1% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Butte County Office of Education District
21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
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.
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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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6 out of 10
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