Chico Junior High School vs. Bidwell Junior High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 928 students in grades 6-8, Chico Junior High School ranks in the top 50% 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 33% (which is equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
928 students
990 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3423 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2840 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
338
314
Grade 7 Students
319
332
Grade 8 Students
271
344
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
38%
24%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
43%
59%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
14%
