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1238 Arbutus Avenue, Chico, CA 95926-3586
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 73rd percentile among comparable California schools.
61.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
51.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 61.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 51.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,097/4,657 (76th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,445/4,657 (69th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 337 |
| Low-Income Students | 162 (48.1%) |
| English Learners | 6 (1.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.5 points from last year and rose 14.8 points over the full period. Math rose 4.4 points from last year and rose 5.4 points over the full period.
•Math +5.4 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 49.0% to 72.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.7-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened 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 56% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 44% to 44%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 38.0% to 70.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened 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 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Hooker Oak Elementary compare within the district?
Hooker Oak Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 12 K–5 schools in Chico Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Hooker Oak Elementary rank in California?
Hooker Oak Elementary ranks No. 1,097 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,445 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Hooker Oak Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math among 12 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.9% meet the reading standard and 40.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Hooker Oak Elementary compare with other schools in Chico?
Hooker Oak Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 12 K–5 schools in Chico with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ChicoHow does Hooker Oak Elementary compare with other schools in Butte County?
Hooker Oak Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 20 K–5 schools in Butte County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Butte CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Hooker Oak ElementaryThis school | 51.7% | 61.7% |
| Chapman Elementary | 25.8% | 29.5% |
| Citrus Avenue Elementary | 25.3% | 32.4% |
