Bidwell Junior High

Bidwell Junior High serves 1,010 students in grades 6-8 in Chico, California, operating as a sizable middle school with 39 full-time teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 25.9:1. The school earns a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks in the 58th percentile among California middle schools, placing it at #3993 out of 9566 schools statewide. Academically, Bidwell Junior High shows stronger performance in English Language Arts, where 57% of students achieve proficiency or above across grade levels.

Mathematics presents more of a challenge, with 35% of students reaching proficient levels, indicating an area with room for continued growth and support. The school draws from a diverse community in the 95926 zip code area, where the median household income is $60,932 and 44% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. However, the neighborhood also faces economic challenges, with a poverty rate of 25.8%, reflecting the varied backgrounds of students who attend the school.

Located on North Avenue in this mid-size city setting, Bidwell Junior High serves families in a community where median home values reach $433,500, situated in the heart of Butte County's educational landscape.

The student-teacher ratio at Bidwell Junior High is 25.9:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.