Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School vs. Chico Junior High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 732 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
732 students
928 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
24:1
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
228
338
Grade 7 Students
254
319
Grade 8 Students
250
271
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
22%
38%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
57%
43%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
12%