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2253 Humboldt Road, Chico, CA 95928-9132
Summary
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 71st percentile among comparable California schools.
57.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending down.
Math is weaker: 45.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 57.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 359/1,204 (70th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 331/1,204 (73rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 716 |
| Low-Income Students | 411 (57.4%) |
| English Learners | 44 (6.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.8 points from last year and fell 3.5 points over the full period. Math rose 2.5 points from last year and fell 0.9 points over the full period.
•Math -0.9 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 56.9% to 58.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.9-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.7% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 54% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 20% to 54%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 41.3% to 48.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 33.8-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 48.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•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 Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High compare within the district?
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Chico Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High rank in California?
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High ranks No. 359 of 1,204 in reading and No. 331 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 Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.8% meet the reading standard and 30.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High compare with other schools in Chico?
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Chico with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ChicoHow does Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High compare with other schools in Butte County?
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High is No. 2 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.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Marsh (Harry M.) Junior HighThis school | 45.4% | 57.5% |
| Bidwell Junior High | 37.1% | 57.4% |
| Chico Junior High | 30.0% | 51.0% |
