Bidwell Junior High
Chico, CA · Chico Unified
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
444th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 66%· Stable
2376 North Ave., Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3080NCES ID 060837000812Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Bidwell Junior High 444th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 66% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 62th in 2015 to 66th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 958 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,010 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.3% | 56.5% | ▼ 10.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.8% | 26.4% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 8.8% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Asian | 7.5% | 5.1% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.7% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.1% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $435K in zip 95926 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Bidwell Junior High
- #468Chico Junior HighChico Unified · 1.7 mi away468th of 1,294
ELA 52% ▼1 · Math 35% ▼1Compare - #320Marsh (Harry M.) Junior HighChico Unified · 2.6 mi away320th of 1,294
ELA 64% ▲11 · Math 43% ▲7Compare - #388Durham IntermediateDurham Unified · 8 mi away388th of 1,294
ELA 53% = · Math 44% ▲8Compare - #794Paradise Junior HighParadise Unified · 12 mi away794th of 1,294
ELA 33% ▼20 · Math 29% ▼7Compare - #407Paradise Charter MiddleParadise Unified · 12.9 mi away · charter407th of 1,294
ELA 53% = · Math 41% ▲5Compare - #1234Price IntermediateOrland Joint Unified · 18.8 mi away1,234th of 1,294
ELA 21% ▼32 · Math 8% ▼28Compare - #1133Maywood MiddleCorning Union Elementary · 20.7 mi away1,133rd of 1,294
ELA 24% ▼29 · Math 15% ▼21Compare - #787Nelson Avenue MiddleThermalito Union Elementary · 21.2 mi away787th of 1,294
ELA 39% ▼14 · Math 23% ▼13Compare
What school district is Bidwell Junior High in?
Bidwell Junior High is part of the Chico Unified district in Chico, California.
Is Bidwell Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bidwell Junior High 444th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 66% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bidwell Junior High?
White 57%, Hispanic 26%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 5% (1,010 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bidwell Junior High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95926 is $435K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.