CORE Butte Charter vs Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CORE Butte Charter
Chico · Charter other · Grades K–12
916 students
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
Chico · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
| Measure | CORE Butte Charter Chico, California | Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #336 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #6149 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 916 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 51% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 31%).
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 53%).
- •CORE Butte Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 57.3%).
- •CORE Butte Charter does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 19.9).
- •CORE Butte Charter is the larger school with 916 students compared with 716.
- •CORE Butte Charter is a charter school while Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High 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 CORE Butte Charter better than Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are CORE Butte Charter and Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CORE Butte Charter: 916. Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CORE Butte Charter and Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High rank in California?
CORE Butte Charter is unranked and Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High is 336th of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).