Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High vs Parkview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
Chico · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
Parkview Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
| Measure | Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High Chico, California | Parkview Elementary Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 1,334 | #1385 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6149 of 15,369 | #18540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 716 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 55% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 56.9).
- •Parkview Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Parkview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 57.3%).
- •Parkview Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.9).
- •Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High is the larger school with 716 students compared with 406.
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 Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High better than Parkview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkview Elementary ranks higher (59.5 vs 56.9 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 Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High and Parkview Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High: 716. Parkview Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High and Parkview Elementary rank in California?
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High is 336th of 1,334 and Parkview Elementary is 1385th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).