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Butterfield Language Academy

13400 Kitching St., Moreno Valley, CA, 92553

About Butterfield Language Academy

Located in Moreno Valley, California, Butterfield Language Academy is a public Dual Language Immersion school that serves students in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 8th grade. It is part of the Moreno Valley Unified School District. The school has about 950 to 970 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 22:1, which helps with group learning in the classroom. About 85–90% of the students are minorities, which is mostly because there are a lot of Hispanic and multicultural families in the area. U.S. News & World Report says that 24% of students meet the standards for math proficiency and 30% meet the standards for reading proficiency. This is below the state average, but it shows that language skills are getting better. The amount of money spent at the school level isn't listed, but the amount of money spent by the district is in line with what other public schools in California do. Butterfield Language Academy is in a neighborhood with housing that is relatively cheap.

Butterfield Language Academy Contact Information

Address

13400 Kitching St., Moreno Valley, CA, 92553

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Phone

(951) 571-4540

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 30%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 30% in Reading.
43
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
964
Total Students
$112185
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3930 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Butterfield Language Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 3.01%
Asian 1.66%
Hispanic 86%
Black 6.74%
Two+ Races 2.28%
Native Am. 0.1%
White
3.01%
Asian
1.66%
Hispanic
86%
Black
6.74%
Two+ Races
2.28%
Native Am.
0.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 964
50.21%
484 Female
49.79%
480 Male

Student Population

964 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

964 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Butterfield Language Academy recently honored Elvia Portillo, a Dual Language Immersion teacher for almost 30 years, as a 2025 Saluting Educator. They did this to recognize her dedication to her students, her leadership roles, and her involvement in the school community.

FAQ

Q1. Do students have to speak Spanish well to get into Butterfield Language Academy?

Ans. No, students can join even if they don't know Spanish, especially in the lower grades.

Q2. Do students at Butterfield Language Academy have to wear uniforms?

Ans. Yes, the school has a dress code to keep the learning environment focused.

Q3. Does the school provide transportation?

Ans. The district's rules say that eligible students can take the bus.

Q4. Do students have the option to participate in extracurricular activities?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs, cultural events, and activities that help them learn more.

Q5. What can parents do to help out at school?

Ans. Parents can join the PTA, help out with events, and go to school meetings on a regular basis.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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