Bidwell Junior High vs Neal Dow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Neal Dow Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
| Measure | Bidwell Junior High Chico, California | Neal Dow Elementary Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #507 of 1,334 | #3335 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9024 of 15,369 | #38628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,012 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bidwell Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 29.9).
- •Bidwell Junior High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Bidwell Junior High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Bidwell Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 67.9%).
- •Neal Dow Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 24.7).
- •Bidwell Junior High is the larger school with 1,012 students compared with 364.
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 Neal Dow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bidwell Junior High ranks higher (43.6 vs 29.9 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 Neal Dow Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bidwell Junior High: 1,012. Neal Dow Elementary: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bidwell Junior High and Neal Dow Elementary rank in California?
Bidwell Junior High is 507th of 1,334 and Neal Dow Elementary is 3335th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).