Nelson Avenue Middle vs The Studios @ Central
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Avenue Middle
Oroville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
The Studios @ Central
Oroville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
300 students
| Measure | Nelson Avenue Middle Oroville, California | The Studios @ Central Oroville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1084 of 1,334 | #895 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14396 of 15,369 | #13347 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 456 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.7% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Oroville | Oroville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Studios @ Central scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 16.3).
- •The Studios @ Central does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Nelson Avenue Middle does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •The Studios @ Central does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 85.7%).
- •The Studios @ Central does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.8).
- •Nelson Avenue Middle is the larger school with 456 students compared with 300.
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 Nelson Avenue Middle better than The Studios @ Central?
On the Success Index (US), The Studios @ Central ranks higher (22.4 vs 16.3 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 Nelson Avenue Middle and The Studios @ Central?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Oroville and Oroville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nelson Avenue Middle: 456. The Studios @ Central: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nelson Avenue Middle and The Studios @ Central rank in California?
Nelson Avenue Middle is 1084th of 1,334 and The Studios @ Central is 895th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).