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1 Ishi Hills Way, Oroville, CA 95966-5519
Summary
Ishi Hills Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 21st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 32.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 17.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 32.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 17.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 933/1,204 (23rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 966/1,204 (20th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 294 |
| Low-Income Students | 208 (70.7%) |
| English Learners | 10 (3.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.3 points from last year and rose 10.3 points over the full period. Math rose 3.7 points from last year and rose 1.9 points over the full period.
•Math +1.9 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 26.0% to 38.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 933 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
27.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 31.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 21% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 8% to 16%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 14.0% to 18.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 966 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.5-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 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 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 Ishi Hills Middle compare within the district?
Ishi Hills Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Oroville City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ishi Hills Middle rank in California?
Ishi Hills Middle ranks No. 933 of 1,204 in reading and No. 966 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 Ishi Hills Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 27.6% meet the reading standard and 9.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ishi Hills Middle compare with other schools in Oroville?
Ishi Hills Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Oroville with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OrovilleHow does Ishi Hills Middle compare with other schools in Butte County?
Ishi Hills Middle is No. 9 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 or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ishi Hills MiddleThis school | 17.1% | 32.2% |
| The Studios @ Central | 8.1% | 18.1% |
| Nelson Avenue Middle | 27.8% | 36.7% |
