Marigold Elementary vs Neal Dow Elementary
Neal Dow Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.9/10 compared to 7.3/10. Marigold Elementary is significantly larger with 538 students, about 1.6× the size of Neal Dow Elementary (339). In math proficiency, Marigold Elementary leads at 47.0%.
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Marigold Elementary
Chico, CA
7.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
538 students
Neal Dow Elementary
Chico, CA
7.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
339 students
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| Metric | Marigold Elementary | Neal Dow Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.3 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.6 | 8.4 |
| Growth Score | 7.8 | 7.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.9% | 66.4% |
| Environment Score | 7.0 | 9.2 |
| State Rank | #2,601 of 9,557 | #1,392 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 73th | 85th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Marigold Elementary | Neal Dow Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 47.0% | 32.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 54.0% | 37.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Chico (95926) | Chico (95926) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,334 | $62,334 |
| Median Home Value | $462,900 | $462,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,418 | $1,418 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 44.7% | 44.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.5% | 25.5% |
| Avg Commute | 17 min | 17 min |