Bidwell Junior High

Public 6-8

 2376 N. Ave.
       Chico, CA  95926-1434


(530) 891-3080

District: Chico Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
666th of 2,798 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,802 Help


Students who attend Bidwell Junior High usually attend:

High:    Pleasant Valley High

Feeder schools for Bidwell Junior High:

Elementary:    Marigold Elementary
    McManus (John A.) Elementary
    Neal Dow Elementary
    Shasta Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  23.6 Help
Number of students:  990

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.9%
Hispanic:
23.9%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.4% Help


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Compare Details Bidwell Junior High ranks better than 76.2% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Chico Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Bidwell Junior High has the largest middle school student body size in the Chico Unified School District. Racial makeup is: White (58.9%), Hispanic (23.9%), two or more races (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bidwell Junior High is 23.6. 1 middle schools in the Chico Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bidwell Junior High is $10,802. 1 middle schools in the Chico Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bidwell Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Bidwell Junior High 666th of 2798 California public middle schools. (See Bidwell Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Chico Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Chico Unified 708th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bidwell Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Bidwell Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.70 597th 1769 66.3%
2005 59.99 600th 1777 66.2%
2006 63.89 562nd 1804 68.8%
2007 51.11 881st 1999 55.9%
2008 56.42 778th 2005 61.2%
2009 63.72 667th 2063 67.7%
2010 66.72 627th 2179 71.2%
2011 66.81 642nd 2236 71.3%
2012 49.89 1101st 2259 51.3%
2013 60.39 886th 2379 62.8%
2015 60.30 852nd 2477 65.6%
2016 65.03 754th 2497 69.8%
2017 52.33 1045th 2508 58.3%
2018 59.15 870th 2480 64.9%
2019 58.50 942nd 2715 65.3%
2022 72.15 636th 2740 76.8%
2023 71.00 665th 2788 76.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bidwell Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.92 405th 462 12.3%
2019 32.75 407th 554 26.5%
2022 41.22 396th 665 40.5%
2023 41.96 401st 678 40.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bidwell Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.93 1468th 1540 4.7%
2023 27.47 1389th 1523 8.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bidwell Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.84 684th 1532 55.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bidwell Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.52 1209th 2230 45.8%
2019 56.75 830th 2369 65.0%
2022 68.37 547th 2458 77.7%
2023 64.81 632nd 2535 75.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Bidwell Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.93 42nd 336 87.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Bidwell Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.78 819th 2262 63.8%
2019 55.31 925th 2380 61.1%
2022 72.04 570th 2509 77.3%
2023 68.47 659th 2535 74.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bidwell Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.47 320th 1369 76.6%
2019 53.84 491st 1491 67.1%
2022 54.10 491st 1531 67.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Bidwell Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 64.78 61st 193 68.4%
2023 74.42 49th 197 75.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Bidwell Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.64 811th 2273 64.3%
2019 59.60 812th 2407 66.3%
2022 70.64 606th 2527 76.0%
2023 71.03 596th 2546 76.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bidwell Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.65 620th 700 11.4%
2019 14.73 653rd 745 12.3%
2022 39.73 487th 733 33.6%
2023 32.57 522nd 717 27.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bidwell Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.85 1184th 2072 42.9%
2019 37.15 1339th 2213 39.5%
2022 51.18 961st 2359 59.3%
2023 55.49 835th 2379 64.9%
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Rank History for White students at Bidwell Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.78 765th 1496 48.9%
2019 47.35 834th 1602 47.9%
2022 61.48 559th 1555 64.1%
2023 58.95 601st 1549 61.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Bidwell Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 829 7 31 45 14 n/a n/a 0 926
1989 930 17 34 53 12 n/a n/a 0 1046
1990 1109 20 37 67 11 n/a n/a 0 1244
1991 1173 23 36 80 13 n/a n/a 0 1325
1992 1198 25 40 74 8 n/a n/a 0 1345
1993 1209 26 55 87 13 n/a n/a 0 1390
1994 878 19 32 71 10 n/a n/a 0 1010
1995 868 16 59 93 35 n/a n/a 0 1071
1996 868 16 59 93 35 n/a n/a 0 1071
1997 880 24 57 114 21 n/a n/a 0 1096
1998 923 22 60 102 18 n/a n/a 0 1125
1999 944 26 52 113 15 n/a n/a 0 1150
2000 762 20 52 93 13 n/a n/a 0 940
2001 677 26 48 88 13 n/a n/a 0 852
2002 692 16 47 88 6 n/a n/a 1 850
2003 692 16 47 88 6 n/a n/a 1 850
2004 687 15 50 95 9 n/a n/a 0 856
2005 622 20 52 103 10 n/a n/a 1 808
2006 582 32 62 109 12 n/a n/a 2 799
2007 579 32 62 115 11 n/a n/a 1 800
2008 563 33 60 113 12 n/a n/a 0 781
2009 550 24 44 118 13 4 7 0 760
2010 478 23 38 132 7 2 7 0 687
2011 448 18 50 125 14 1 10 0 666
2012 441 18 53 132 12 4 6 0 666
2013 441 24 50 129 10 6 12 0 672
2014 404 16 49 138 11 4 21 0 643
2015 357 17 44 128 15 4 22 0 587
2016 358 18 46 110 11 7 18 0 568
2017 617 27 69 197 19 12 35 0 976
2018 577 20 66 224 19 9 53 0 968
2019 579 19 66 235 15 4 60 0 978
2020 609 21 58 215 12 4 71 2 992
2021 574 20 46 203 12 3 60 2 920
2022 601 15 39 218 11 3 85 3 975
2023 583 12 57 237 9 7 81 4 990

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bidwell Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 926 37.9 24.4 n/a
1989 1046 42.9 24.3 n/a
1990 1244 52.4 23.7 n/a
1991 1325 54.0 24.5 n/a
1992 1345 54.9 24.4 16.7
1993 1390 54.9 25.3 18.8
1994 1010 40.3 25.1 20.7
1995 1071 45.2 23.7 21.2
1996 1071 45.2 23.7 21.2
1997 1096 44.1 24.9 26.9
1998 1125 45.4 24.8 27.9
1999 1150 46.6 24.7 24.2
2000 940 41.6 22.6 27
2001 852 36.8 23.2 25.9
2002 850 36.6 23.2 33.7
2003 850 36.6 23.2 33.7
2004 856 36.0 23.8 34.1
2005 808 36.0 22.4 34.7
2006 799 34.2 23.4 41.2
2007 800 34.8 23.0 43.2
2008 781 40.8 19.1 42
2009 760 31.8 21.1 45.7
2010 687 29.0 23.6 47.2
2011 666 n/a n/a 47.3
2012 666 27.5 24.2 n/a
2013 672 27.9 24.0 51.8
2014 643 26.6 24.1 52.4
2015 587 23.0 25.5 52.6
2016 568 23.0 24.6 48.8
2017 976 39.6 24.5 48.1
2018 968 40.5 23.9 47.8
2019 978 42.0 23.2 49.9
2020 992 n/a n/a 58
2021 920 41.1 22.3 57
2022 975 41.9 23.2 58.7
2023 990 41.8 23.6 57.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bidwell Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 926 37.9 24.4 n/a
1989 1046 42.9 24.3 n/a
1990 1244 52.4 23.7 n/a
1991 1325 54.0 24.5 n/a
1992 1345 54.9 24.4 16.7
1993 1390 54.9 25.3 18.8
1994 1010 40.3 25.1 20.7
1995 1071 45.2 23.7 21.2
1996 1071 45.2 23.7 21.2
1997 1096 44.1 24.9 26.9
1998 1125 45.4 24.8 27.9
1999 1150 46.6 24.7 24.2
2000 940 41.6 22.6 27
2001 852 36.8 23.2 25.9
2002 850 36.6 23.2 33.7
2003 850 36.6 23.2 33.7
2004 856 36.0 23.8 34.1
2005 808 36.0 22.4 34.7
2006 799 34.2 23.4 41.2
2007 800 34.8 23.0 43.2
2008 781 40.8 19.1 42
2009 760 31.8 21.1 45.7
2010 687 29.0 23.6 47.2
2011 666 n/a n/a 47.3
2012 666 27.5 24.2 n/a
2013 672 27.9 24.0 51.8
2014 643 26.6 24.1 52.4
2015 587 23.0 25.5 52.6
2016 568 23.0 24.6 48.8
2017 976 39.6 24.5 48.1
2018 968 40.5 23.9 47.8
2019 978 42.0 23.2 49.9
2020 992 n/a n/a 58
2021 920 41.1 22.3 57
2022 975 41.9 23.2 58.7
2023 990 41.8 23.6 57.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bidwell Junior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,802

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bidwell Junior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 942nd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 665th of 2788 Middle schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bidwell Junior High)4855.4
 7.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Chico Unified)51.552.1
 0.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bidwell Junior High)32.830
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chico Unified)36.833.8
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bidwell Junior High)58.657.5
 1.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Chico Unified)61.557.4
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bidwell Junior High)36.436
 0.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chico Unified)42.638.3
 4.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bidwell Junior High)58.266.9
 8.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Chico Unified)58.363.8
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bidwell Junior High)40.141.9
 1.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chico Unified)45.641.7
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Bidwell Junior High)3640.1
 4.1%
   8th Grade Science (Chico Unified)39.540.2
 0.8%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students978990
 1.2%
African American1912
 36.8%
American Indian159
 40%
Asian6657
 13.6%
Hispanic235237
 0.9%
Pacific Islander47
 75%
White579583
 0.7%
Two or More Races6081
 35%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.9%57.4%
 7.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bidwell Junior High

Students who attend Bidwell Junior High usually go on to attend Pleasant Valley High

In the 2022-23 school year, 990 students attended Bidwell Junior High.

Students at Bidwell Junior High are 59% White, 24% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 1% African American.

Bidwell Junior High ranks 666th of 2798 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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