Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School vs. Chico Junior High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
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).
Serving 931 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 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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
764 students
931 students


% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%


Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
38 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
25:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2277 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#3423 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
33%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 6 Students
259
275
Grade 7 Students
245
335
Grade 8 Students
260
321
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%


% Asian
7%
7%


% Hispanic
23%
38%


% Black
3%
2%


% White
54%
41%


% Hawaiian
n/a
1%


% Two or more races
12%
10%


Diversity Score
0.64
0.68


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
13%

