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280 Memorial Way, Chico, CA 95926-3921
Summary
Chico Junior High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 56th percentile among comparable California schools.
51.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 30.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 51.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 30.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 468/1,204 (61st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 594/1,204 (51st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 861 |
| Low-Income Students | 551 (64.0%) |
| English Learners | 76 (8.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.3 points from last year and rose 0.1 points over the full period. Math fell 5.0 points from last year and fell 4.8 points over the full period.
•Math -4.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 48.8% to 55.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.8-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
1.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 56.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 4% to 36%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 28.1% to 31.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 50% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.3-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 34.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 Chico Junior High compare within the district?
Chico Junior High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Chico Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Chico Junior High rank in California?
Chico Junior High ranks No. 468 of 1,204 in reading and No. 594 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 Chico Junior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 39.4% meet the reading standard and 19.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Chico Junior High compare with other schools in Chico?
Chico Junior High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Chico with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ChicoHow does Chico Junior High compare with other schools in Butte County?
Chico Junior High is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chico Junior HighThis school | 30.0% | 51.0% |
| Bidwell Junior High | 37.1% | 57.4% |
| Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High | 45.4% | 57.5% |
