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Bidwell Junior High School vs. Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School

Should you attend Bidwell Junior High School or Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bidwell Junior High School
2376 North Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School
2253 Humboldt Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 1,010 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 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 764 students in grades 6-8, Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,010 students
764 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
37 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
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Test Scores

#2840 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#2277 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bidwell Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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38%
(Top 50% in CA)
45%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bidwell Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
(Top 30% in CA)
60%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bidwell Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
(Top 30% in CA)
45%
(Top 30% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 6 Students
366
259
Grade 7 Students
312
245
Grade 8 Students
332
260

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
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% Asian
5%
7%
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% Hispanic
26%
23%
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This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
1%
3%
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% White
57%
54%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
% Two or more races
9%
12%
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0.60
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Bidwell Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bidwell Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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