Serving 975 students in grades 6-8, Bidwell Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 975 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bidwell Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bidwell Junior High School's student population of 975 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
975 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bidwell Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bidwell Junior High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
62%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bidwell Junior High School's ranking?
Bidwell Junior High School is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bidwell Junior High School often compared to?
Bidwell Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chico Junior High School, Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Bidwell Junior High School?
975 students attend Bidwell Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bidwell Junior High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bidwell Junior High School?
Bidwell Junior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bidwell Junior High School offer ?
Bidwell Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bidwell Junior High School part of?
Bidwell Junior High School is part of Chico Unified School District.
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