Bidwell Junior High
Reported Enrollment
990
students
District
Chico Unified
County Context Score
59/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
2376 N. Ave., Chico, CA, 95926
School District
Chico Unified
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 060837000812
- District ID
- 0608370
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
6–8
Middle · Regular
Enrollment
990 students
School Setting
City: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Bidwell Junior High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Butte County has 95 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 22 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Bidwell Junior High tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Chico Unified, Butte County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Bidwell Junior High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Chico Unified.
990 students
Bidwell Junior High reports 990 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 10 other middle schools in Butte County with enrollment data, 10 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 376 students.
11 middle schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 404 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
22 district schools
Chico Unified lists 12 primary, 3 middle, 5 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
12
Middle
3
High
5
Other
2
Nearby context inside Chico Unified
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School Profile FAQ
Is Bidwell Junior High a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Chico Unified.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Bidwell Junior High?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Bidwell Junior High data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Bidwell Junior High with nearby schools?
Bidwell Junior High should be compared with 11 middle schools in Butte County, plus other schools in Chico Unified. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Bidwell Junior High?
Before using Bidwell Junior High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Chico Unified.
Part of Chico Unified
Bidwell Junior High is one of 22 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 12,087 students across 22 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
22
Reported Enrollment
12,087
22 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Chapman ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Chico Junior High6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Chico High9–12 · HighProfile
- Citrus Avenue ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Fair View High (Continuation)9–12 · HighListed only
- Hooker Oak ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Marigold ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- McManus (John A.) ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Neal Dow ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Parkview ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Chico Junior High
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
Nelson Avenue Middle
Sycamore Middle
Palermo
Butte County Schools
County Context Score
59/100
County-level composite across 95 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.