Come Back Butte Charter vs Ishi Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Come Back Butte Charter
Oroville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
93 students
Ishi Hills Middle
Oroville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
294 students
| Measure | Come Back Butte Charter Oroville, California | Ishi Hills Middle Oroville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1110 of 1,343 | #871 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15241 of 16,910 | #13143 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 93 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 93 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 23% |
| city | Oroville | Oroville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ishi Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 20.1).
- •Come Back Butte Charter does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 23%).
- •Ishi Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 30%).
- •Ishi Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 95.7%).
- •Ishi Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 23.3).
- •Ishi Hills Middle is the larger school with 294 students compared with 93.
- •Come Back Butte Charter is a charter school while Ishi Hills Middle is a public 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 Come Back Butte Charter better than Ishi Hills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ishi Hills Middle ranks higher (23.4 vs 20.1 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 Come Back Butte Charter and Ishi Hills Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Oroville and Oroville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Come Back Butte Charter: 93. Ishi Hills Middle: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Come Back Butte Charter and Ishi Hills Middle rank in California?
Come Back Butte Charter is 1110th of 1,343 and Ishi Hills Middle is 871st of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).