Chico Junior High
Chico, CA · Chico Unified
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
468th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 64%▼ Declining
280 Memorial Way, Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3066NCES ID 060837000814Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Chico Junior High 468th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 64% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 69th in 2015 to 64th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 802 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 931 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.5% | 40.4% | ▼ 14.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.8% | 37.7% | ▲ 10.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 10.2% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| Asian | 8.9% | 7.3% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 5.4% | 1.9% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.7% | 1.1% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.1 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 Chico Junior High
- #444Bidwell Junior HighChico Unified · 1.7 mi away444th of 1,294
ELA 53% ▲1 · Math 36% ▲1Compare - #320Marsh (Harry M.) Junior HighChico Unified · 2.4 mi away320th of 1,294
ELA 64% ▲12 · Math 43% ▲8Compare - #388Durham IntermediateDurham Unified · 6.3 mi away388th of 1,294
ELA 53% ▲1 · Math 44% ▲9Compare - #794Paradise Junior HighParadise Unified · 12.1 mi away794th of 1,294
ELA 33% ▼19 · Math 29% ▼6Compare - #407Paradise Charter MiddleParadise Unified · 13.2 mi away · charter407th of 1,294
ELA 53% ▲1 · Math 41% ▲6Compare - #1234Price IntermediateOrland Joint Unified · 18.7 mi away1,234th of 1,294
ELA 21% ▼31 · Math 8% ▼27Compare - #787Nelson Avenue MiddleThermalito Union Elementary · 20 mi away787th of 1,294
ELA 39% ▼13 · Math 23% ▼12Compare - –Heritage Community DayThermalito Union Elementary · 20.4 mi awayCompare
What school district is Chico Junior High in?
Chico Junior High is part of the Chico Unified district in Chico, California.
Is Chico Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Chico Junior High 468th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 64% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Chico Junior High?
White 40%, Hispanic 38%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 7% (931 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Chico 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.