Serving 990 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 990 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bidwell Junior High School's student population of 990 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
990 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bidwell Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bidwell Junior High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2840 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
24%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
59%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
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 #2840 out of 9,602 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bidwell Junior High School?
990 students attend Bidwell Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bidwell Junior High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bidwell Junior High School?
Bidwell Junior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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