Below Average
#8349 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ishi Hills Middle
Middle School · Oroville City Elementary · Oroville, CA
An Oroville City Elementary middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2795 Yard St., Oroville, CA 95966
- Math 15% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ishi Hills Middle score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 18% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ishi Hills Middle 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,868/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oroville), 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
$63,948
Median home value
$309,300
Median rent
$1,124/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95966; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Studios @ CentralEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 5–8 | 0.8 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Bases Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Ipakanni Early College CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 63 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Oroville City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,758NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ishi Hills Middle is listed in Oroville City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ishi Hills Middle
Ishi Hills Middle is a public middle school in Oroville, CA, part of Oroville City Elementary, serving approximately 335 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,349 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ishi Hills Middle
What grades does Ishi Hills Middle serve?
Ishi Hills Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ishi Hills Middle?
Ishi Hills Middle has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ishi Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ishi Hills Middle is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ishi Hills Middle rank in CA?
Ishi Hills Middle ranks #8,349 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ishi Hills Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Ishi Hills Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Ishi Hills Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ishi Hills Middle has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ishi Hills Middle a charter school?
No, Ishi Hills Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ishi Hills Middle a Title I school?
No, Ishi Hills Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ishi Hills Middle?
74.3% of students at Ishi Hills Middle 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
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (530) 532-3078
- Area population (ZIP 95966)
- 29,335
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 95966; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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