Bidwell Junior High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chico, California 95926 · Chico Unified
#507 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#9024 of 15,369 nationally
About Bidwell Junior High
Bidwell Junior High is a public middle located in Chico, in the Chico Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,012 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 507th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (62th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,012.
There are 24 schools in Chico; Bidwell Junior High ranks 13th of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bidwell Junior High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bidwell Junior High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wildflower Open Classroom
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
183 students · 337 m away
McManus (John A.) Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students · 355 m away
Neal Dow Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students · 1.1 km away
Achieve Charter School of Chico
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
222 students · 1.8 km away
Pleasant Valley High
Chico · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,978 students · 1.9 km away
Marigold Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students · 2.0 km away
Citrus Avenue Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students · 2.5 km away
Chico High
Chico · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,804 students · 2.6 km away
Blue Oak Charter
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
219 students · 2.7 km away
Chico Junior High
Chico · Public middle · Grades 6–8
861 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Temecula Middle
Temecula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,012 students
Lewis Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,013 students
Jefferson Middle
San Gabriel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,013 students
Windemere Ranch Middle
San Ramon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,011 students
Silverado Middle
Roseville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,010 students
Arden Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,010 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bidwell Junior High a good school?
Bidwell Junior High has a Success Index (US) of 43.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #507 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bidwell Junior High rank in California?
Bidwell Junior High ranks #507 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #9024 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bidwell Junior High?
Bidwell Junior High had 1,012 students in 2025.
Is Bidwell Junior High a elementary school or a high school?
Bidwell Junior High is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bidwell Junior High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bidwell Junior High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.