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Oak Bridge Academy
School · Chico Unified · Chico, CA
A Chico Unified school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1350 East Lassen Ave., Chico, CA 95973
- Math 10% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Oak Bridge Academy score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2022, to 32% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 6 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oak Bridge Academy 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- 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
$92,228
Median home value
$484,600
Median rent
$1,546/mo
College educated
40.8%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95973; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OakdaleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Valley Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Butte County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 3.1 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Chico Unified
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #20 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
Oak Bridge Academy is listed in Chico Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Bridge Academy
Oak Bridge Academy is a public school in Chico, CA, part of Chico Unified, serving approximately 141 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #9,334 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Bridge Academy
What grades does Oak Bridge Academy serve?
Oak Bridge Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Oak Bridge Academy?
Oak Bridge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Bridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Bridge Academy is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Bridge Academy rank in CA?
Oak Bridge Academy ranks #9,334 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Oak Bridge Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Bridge Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Oak Bridge Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Bridge Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Oak Bridge Academy a charter school?
No, Oak Bridge Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Bridge Academy a Title I school?
No, Oak Bridge Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Bridge Academy?
54.6% of students at Oak Bridge Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.2%
- Phone
- (530) 897-8877
- Area population (ZIP 95973)
- 37,977
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 95973; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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