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15815 Cedar Creek Road, Forest Ranch, CA 95942
Summary
Forest Ranch Charter is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 56th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 29.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 29.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 819/1,734 (53rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 692/1,735 (60th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 110 |
| Low-Income Students | 59 (53.6%) |
| English Learners | 1 (0.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.1 points from last year and fell 7.5 points over the full period. Math fell 12.6 points from last year and fell 6.4 points over the full period. The latest results include grades 3 and 5, which were not included in the previous year.
•Math -6.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 35.0% to 57.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 48% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 33% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 13% to 13%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 28.6% to 40.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–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 Forest Ranch Charter compare within the district?
Forest Ranch Charter is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Chico Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Forest Ranch Charter rank in California?
Forest Ranch Charter ranks No. 819 of 1,734 in reading and No. 692 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Forest Ranch Charter compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in both subjects among 6 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 34.2% meet the reading standard and 24.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Forest Ranch Charter compare with other schools in Butte County?
Forest Ranch Charter is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 13 K–8 schools in Butte County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Butte CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Ranch CharterThis school | 29.7% | 40.0% |
| Blue Oak Charter | 26.7% | 32.5% |
| Chico Country Day | 42.5% | 63.6% |
