Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marigold Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marigold Elementary School's student population of 474 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marigold Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marigold Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3398 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
62%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marigold Elementary School's ranking?
Marigold Elementary School is ranked #3398 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Marigold Elementary School often compared to?
Marigold Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shasta Elementary School, Sierra View Elementary School, Emma Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Marigold Elementary School?
474 students attend Marigold Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Marigold Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marigold Elementary School?
Marigold Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Marigold Elementary School offer ?
Marigold Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Marigold Elementary School part of?
Marigold Elementary School is part of Chico Unified School District.
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