Summary:
The Nord Country District is a small, high-performing district in Chico, California, consisting of a single K-8 school, Nord Country Elementary School, which serves 213 students and ranks in the top 15% of all California districts.
Nord Country Elementary stands out for its strong academic results, consistently scoring well above state averages. Students excel particularly in science, where proficiency is over 39 points higher than the state, and in English Language Arts and Math. The school also maintains an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 3.7%, far below the state average, which contributes to a stable learning environment. It has earned a steady 4-star rating and its statewide ranking has improved over the last three years.
While performance is strong overall, there is some variation across grade levels; middle school grades, especially 7th-grade math, show a dip in proficiency that recovers by 8th grade. The school operates with a student-teacher ratio of 22.3 to 1 and achieves these results with a per-student spending figure near the state median, indicating efficient use of resources. For parents, the district offers a consistently high-quality elementary education with notable strengths in science and student attendance.
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