Nelson Avenue Middle
2255 Sixth Street, Oroville, CA 95965-3260
Summary
Nelson Avenue Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 39th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 36.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 27.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 36.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 27.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 803/1,204 (33rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 664/1,204 (45th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 456 |
| Low-Income Students | 391 (85.7%) |
| English Learners | 65 (14.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.3 points from last year and rose 5.0 points over the full period. Math rose 4.5 points from last year and rose 5.9 points over the full period.
•Math +5.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 30.2% to 44.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 803 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 34.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 36% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 21%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 19.3% to 36.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 664 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.6-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 26.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 Nelson Avenue Middle rank in California?
Nelson Avenue Middle ranks No. 803 of 1,204 in reading and No. 664 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Nelson Avenue Middle compare with other schools in Oroville?
Nelson Avenue Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Oroville with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OrovilleHow does Nelson Avenue Middle compare with other schools in Butte County?
Nelson Avenue Middle is No. 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Avenue MiddleThis school | 27.8% | 36.7% |
| Ishi Hills Middle | 17.1% | 32.2% |
| The Studios @ Central | 8.1% | 18.1% |
