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Bidwell Junior High

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Chico, California · Chico Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,012
Student:Teacher24.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch52%
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
CharterNo
MagnetNo
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)