William Finch
607 East Tehama Street, Orland, CA 95963-1595
Summary
William Finch is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 9th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 22.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 7.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 22.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 7.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,521/1,734 (12th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,619/1,735 (7th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 154 |
| Low-Income Students | 97 (63.0%) |
| English Learners | 21 (13.6%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 10.5 points from last year and fell 5.1 points over the full period. Math fell 3.1 points from last year and fell 1.6 points over the full period. The latest results include grade 6, which was not included in the previous year.
•Math -1.6 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 18.2% to 27.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,521 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.1-point reading income gap is wider than the 11.6-point gap at a typical California K–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
9.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 22.0% 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
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 7% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 6% to 6%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 0.0% to 16.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,619 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 10.8-point gap at a typical California K–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 5.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results held steady and English-only results fell.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 249 schools for reading and 251 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–12 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 William Finch compare within the district?
William Finch is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–12 schools in Glenn County Office of Education with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does William Finch rank in California?
William Finch ranks No. 1,521 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,619 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
Which schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| William FinchThis school | 7.4% | 22.2% |
| Glenn County Special Education | 0.0% | 8.3% |
