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#4847 of 9,539 schools in CA
Bidwell Junior High
Middle School · Chico Unified · Chico, CA
A Chico Unified middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2376 North Ave., Chico, CA 95926
- Math 35% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bidwell Junior High score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bidwell Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,612/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chico), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,334
Median home value
$462,900
Median rent
$1,418/mo
College educated
44.7%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
25.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95926; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Bridge AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| OakdaleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Chico Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 931 | Compare → |
| Butte County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 39 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chico Unified
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #15 of 20
- District spending per student
- $16,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bidwell Junior High is listed in Chico Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bidwell Junior High
Bidwell Junior High is a public middle school in Chico, CA, part of Chico Unified, serving approximately 1,010 students in grades 6th-8th with a 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,847 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bidwell Junior High
What grades does Bidwell Junior High serve?
Bidwell Junior High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bidwell Junior High?
Bidwell Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,010 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bidwell Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bidwell Junior High is 25.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bidwell Junior High rank in CA?
Bidwell Junior High ranks #4,847 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bidwell Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Bidwell Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bidwell Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bidwell Junior High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bidwell Junior High a charter school?
No, Bidwell Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bidwell Junior High a Title I school?
No, Bidwell Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bidwell Junior High?
57.9% of students at Bidwell Junior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (530) 891-3080
- Area population (ZIP 95926)
- 42,143
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 27.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95926; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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