Butterfield
Language Academy
About our School
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Butterfield Language Academy opened July 1st, 1980. The School Board consisted of five citizens: Arthur M. Robinson, Judith A. Nieburger, Rosemary A. Clayton, Gloria Okuda, and William D. Martin. The Superintendent was Leroy R. Small. The school was originally built as a K-8.
BLA was located in the community of Sunnymead which was later incorporated into the city of Moreno Valley in 1984. The school transformed from a K-8 to a K-5 and currently is a TK-8, Dual Language Immersion Academy with a 966 student enrollment.
Mission
Butterfield's mission is to ensure that our students are provided with the highest quality of education to achieve their best in all areas of life.
Vision
At Butterfield Language Academy, our vision is to support students' academic and social growth by instilling the skills necessary for personal growth.
Who We Serve
Butterfield Language Academy proudly serves 963 students TK-8.
| Student Group | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 849 | 88.1% |
| Emergent Bilinguals (English Learners) |
294 | 30.5% |
| Students with Disabilities | 102 | 10.6% |
| Students in Foster Care | 12 | 1.2% |
*These numbers reflect the 2024-2025 report on Dataquest. DataQuest is the California Department of Education’s web-based data reporting system for publicly reporting information about California students, teachers, and schools.
| Ethnicity | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 63 | 6.5% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.7% |
| Filipino | 5 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 835 | 86.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.3% |
| White | 29 | 3.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.7% |
| Not Reported | 12 | 1.2.% |
*These numbers reflect the 2024-2025 report on Dataquest. DataQuest is the California Department of Education’s web-based data reporting system for publicly reporting information about California students, teachers, and schools.