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Bidwell Junior High

Chico, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
2376 North Ave., Chico, CA 95926(530) 891-3080
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

952 students tested

53.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 57.0% did.

  • Exceeded18.5%
  • Met34.8%
  • Nearly met22.9%
  • Not met23.8%

Math

958 students tested

35.8% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 34.3% did.

  • Exceeded15.6%
  • Met20.2%
  • Nearly met29.8%
  • Not met34.4%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

1.2% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year1,0701,066
Suspended in or out of school1.7% · 181.2% · 13
Suspensions2419
Violence with injury30
Violence without injury1718
Weapons10
Drugs31
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall9751,009
Suspended out of school3.5% · 340.9% · 9
Suspended in school1.3% · 131.2% · 12
Expelled0.7% · 70.7% · 7
Attendance
California Department of Education

16.3% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted1,0571,053
Chronically absent19.4% · 20516.3% · 172

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Midsize

Enrollment

1,010 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

26:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino26.4%
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White56.5%
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Black or African American1.2%
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Asian5.1%
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Two or More Races8.8%
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American Indian or Alaska Native1.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.7%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 060837000812

District
Chico Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,010 students
Teachers (FTE)
39.4

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