Below Average
#8119 of 9,539 schools in CA
The Studios @ Central
Middle School · Oroville City Elementary · Oroville, CA
An Oroville City Elementary middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2565 Mesa Ave., Oroville, CA 95966
- Math 9% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Studios @ Central score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 14% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (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
83.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Studios @ Central 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 72Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bases Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.7 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Ishi Hills MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Ipakanni Early College CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.9 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
- #4 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
The Studios @ Central is listed in Oroville City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Studios @ Central
The Studios @ Central is a public middle school in Oroville, CA, part of Oroville City Elementary, serving approximately 325 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,119 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Studios @ Central
What grades does The Studios @ Central serve?
The Studios @ Central serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend The Studios @ Central?
The Studios @ Central has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Studios @ Central?
The student-teacher ratio at The Studios @ Central is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Studios @ Central rank in CA?
The Studios @ Central ranks #8,119 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is The Studios @ Central's MySchoolScout rating?
The Studios @ Central has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 The Studios @ Central?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Studios @ Central has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is The Studios @ Central a charter school?
No, The Studios @ Central is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Studios @ Central a Title I school?
No, The Studios @ Central is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Studios @ Central?
83.4% of students at The Studios @ Central 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.7%
- Phone
- (530) 532-3002
- 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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