Summary:
Nord Country District in Chico, California, has one elementary school, Nord Country, serving grades K-8 with 213 students, which ranks in the 88th percentile statewide and has shown consistent improvement over the past three years.
This school stands out for its strong academic performance, significantly exceeding California state averages in all core subjects, with science proficiency more than double the state average. The school maintains an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 3.7% compared to the state's 19.4%, and it serves a student population with a free/reduced lunch rate of 15.02%. While performance is high overall, there are notable variations by grade, with 5th grade excelling in English Language Arts (96% proficient) but 7th grade math proficiency being a notable area for attention at 9.52%.
As the only school in the Nord Country District, its performance directly reflects the district's high standing, which ranks in the 85th percentile statewide. The school achieves these strong outcomes with a student-teacher ratio of 22.3 to 1 and per-student spending of $14,578, suggesting efficient use of resources. Parents can expect a consistently high-performing educational environment with particular strengths in science and student attendance.
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