Ishi Hills Middle vs The Studios @ Central
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ishi Hills Middle
Oroville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
294 students
The Studios @ Central
Oroville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
300 students
| Measure | Ishi Hills Middle Oroville, California | The Studios @ Central Oroville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #871 of 1,334 | #895 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13143 of 15,369 | #13347 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 294 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 22% |
| city | Oroville | Oroville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ishi Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 22.4).
- •Ishi Hills Middle does better on math proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •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 76.3%).
- •The Studios @ Central does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.3).
- •The Studios @ Central is the larger school with 300 students compared with 294.
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 Ishi Hills Middle better than The Studios @ Central?
On the Success Index (US), Ishi Hills Middle ranks higher (23.4 vs 22.4 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 Ishi Hills Middle and The Studios @ Central?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oroville and Oroville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ishi Hills Middle: 294. The Studios @ Central: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ishi Hills Middle and The Studios @ Central rank in California?
Ishi Hills Middle is 871st of 1,334 and The Studios @ Central is 895th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).