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2446 Marigold Avenue, Chico, CA 95926-1697
Summary
Marigold Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 52nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 46.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 38.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 46.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 38.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,092/4,657 (55th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,350/4,657 (50th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 571 |
| Low-Income Students | 291 (51.0%) |
| English Learners | 21 (3.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.5 points from last year and fell 0.4 points over the full period. Math fell 3.9 points from last year and fell 4.0 points over the full period.
•Math -4.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 40.5% to 50.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 45% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 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 44% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 26% to 40%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 28.6% to 47.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,350 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.8-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 Marigold Elementary compare within the district?
Marigold Elementary is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 K–5 schools in Chico Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Marigold Elementary rank in California?
Marigold Elementary ranks No. 2,092 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,350 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 Marigold Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 8 in reading and No. 9 in math among 12 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 39.2% meet the reading standard and 25.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Marigold Elementary compare with other schools in Chico?
Marigold Elementary is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 K–5 schools in Chico with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ChicoHow does Marigold Elementary compare with other schools in Butte County?
Marigold Elementary is No. 9 in reading and No. 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marigold ElementaryThis school | 38.0% | 46.8% |
| Chapman Elementary | 25.8% | 29.5% |
| Citrus Avenue Elementary | 25.3% | 32.4% |
