Chico Junior High School vs. Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Chico Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
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).
Serving 716 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 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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
861 students
716 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3143 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2370 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
283
245
Grade 7 Students
259
245
Grade 8 Students
319
226
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
7%
% Hispanic
39%
26%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
39%
51%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
12%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%