Chapman Elementary vs Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapman Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
311 students
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
Chico · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
| Measure | Chapman Elementary Chico, California | Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5315 of 5,693 | #336 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48892 of 50,301 | #6149 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 311 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 51% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 11.9).
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 17%).
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 27%).
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.3% vs 91%).
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.7).
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High is the larger school with 716 students compared with 311.
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 Chapman Elementary better than Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High ranks higher (56.9 vs 11.9 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 Chapman Elementary and Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chapman Elementary: 311. Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chapman Elementary and Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High rank in California?
Chapman Elementary is 5315th of 5,693 and Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High is 336th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).