Bidwell Junior High School vs. Chico Junior High School
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School Overview
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Chico Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,012 students in grades 6-8, Bidwell 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 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 861 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 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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
1,012 students
861 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2949 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3143 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
326
283
Grade 7 Students
368
259
Grade 8 Students
318
319
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
29%
39%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
55%
39%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
12%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%