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Bidwell Junior High

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Chico, California · Chico Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,012
ST Ratio24.7:1
FRL52%
Title INo
Bidwell Junior
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,012
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
52%-12.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Bidwell Junior High is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Chico, California. The school enrolls 1,012 students. It is part of the Chico Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.7:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictChico Unified
County6007
CityChico
ZIP95926
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060837000812

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,012
White1.3%
Hispanic / Latino22.1%
Black / African American5.0%
Asian2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native62.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races6.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.3%
Hispanic
22.1%
Black
5.0%
Asian
2.2%
Two+
6.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %52%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)