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2376 North Avenue, Chico, CA 95926-1434
Summary
Bidwell Junior High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 66th percentile among comparable California schools.
57.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 37.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 57.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 361/1,204 (70th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 460/1,204 (62nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,012 |
| Low-Income Students | 530 (52.4%) |
| English Learners | 47 (4.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.1 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period. Math rose 1.3 points from last year and rose 2.7 points over the full period.
•Math +2.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 51.6% to 62.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.8-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
3.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 44% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 12% to 41%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 36.1% to 38.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.7-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
English-learner math proficiency held steady at 0.0%, while English-only results rose. The gap widened.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Bidwell Junior High compare within the district?
Bidwell Junior High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Chico Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Bidwell Junior High rank in California?
Bidwell Junior High ranks No. 361 of 1,204 in reading and No. 460 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Bidwell Junior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.9% meet the reading standard and 26.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Bidwell Junior High compare with other schools in Chico?
Bidwell Junior High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Chico with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ChicoHow does Bidwell Junior High compare with other schools in Butte County?
Bidwell Junior High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 10 6–8 schools in Butte County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Butte CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Bidwell Junior HighThis school | 37.1% | 57.4% |
| Chico Junior High | 30.0% | 51.0% |
| Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High | 45.4% | 57.5% |
