Bidwell Junior High vs Blue Oak Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bidwell Junior High
Chico · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,012 students
Blue Oak Charter
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
219 students
| Measure | Bidwell Junior High Chico, California | Blue Oak Charter Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #507 of 1,334 | #3364 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9024 of 15,369 | #38789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,012 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 26% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bidwell Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 29.6).
- •Bidwell Junior High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 26%).
- •Bidwell Junior High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Bidwell Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 66.2%).
- •Blue Oak Charter does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 24.7).
- •Bidwell Junior High is the larger school with 1,012 students compared with 219.
- •Bidwell Junior High is a public school while Blue Oak Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bidwell Junior High better than Blue Oak Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Bidwell Junior High ranks higher (43.6 vs 29.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bidwell Junior High and Blue Oak Charter?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bidwell Junior High: 1,012. Blue Oak Charter: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bidwell Junior High and Blue Oak Charter rank in California?
Bidwell Junior High is 507th of 1,334 and Blue Oak Charter is 3364th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).