Nelson Avenue Middle
Oroville, CA · Thermalito Union Elementary · Grades 6-8
787th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 39%▲ Improving
Nelson Avenue Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nelson Avenue Middle 787th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 39% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2015 to 39th in 2025 — improving.
Nelson Avenue Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 459 students tested
Nelson Avenue Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 457 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.0% | 35.7% | ▼ 15.3 pts | |
| Asian | 27.1% | 33.0% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.5% | 17.3% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 8.5% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 6.1% | 3.1% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Nelson Avenue Middle
Typical home value $306K in zip 95965 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Nelson Avenue Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Heritage Community DayThermalito Union Elementary · 0.5 mi away
- 1The Studios @ CentralOroville City Elementary · 2.6 mi away1,206th of 1,294
ELA 22% · Math 9% - 2Ishi Hills MiddleOroville City Elementary · 3 mi away1,052nd of 1,294
ELA 32% · Math 13% - 3Palermo MiddlePalermo Union Elementary · 6.4 mi away908th of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 17% - –Palermo Community DayPalermo Union Elementary · 6.4 mi away
- 6Sycamore MiddleGridley Unified · 12.9 mi away548th of 1,294
ELA 50% · Math 31% - 8Durham IntermediateDurham Unified · 14.6 mi away388th of 1,294
ELA 53% · Math 44% - 4Paradise Junior HighParadise Unified · 15.7 mi away794th of 1,294
ELA 33% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nelson Avenue Middle in?
Nelson Avenue Middle is part of the Thermalito Union Elementary district in Oroville, California.
Is Nelson Avenue Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nelson Avenue Middle 787th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nelson Avenue Middle?
White 36%, Asian 33%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 9% (457 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nelson Avenue Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95965 is $306K 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.