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Oroville City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,950 students in Oroville City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Oroville City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,950 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oroville City Elementary School District, which is ranked #1662 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1612 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)44.4%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
22%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
46%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,216 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,226 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$39 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,216
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,226
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Oroville City Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ophir Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Oakvale Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3005
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3005
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Ishi Hills Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ishi Hills Way
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3078
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3078
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Oakdale Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2255 Las Plumas Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3004
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3004
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
The Studios Central
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2565 Mesa Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3002
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3002
Gr: 5-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Stanford Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Stanford Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3006
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3006
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wyandotte Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Wyandotte Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3007
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3007
Gr: K-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
North State Virtual Academy
Alternative School
2255 Las Plumas Ave.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3004
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-3004
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oroville City Elementary School District?
Oroville City Elementary School District manages 8 public schools serving 1,950 students.
What is the rank of Oroville City Elementary School District?
Oroville City Elementary School District is ranked #1662 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oroville City Elementary School District?
46% of Oroville City Elementary School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oroville City Elementary School District?
Oroville City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Oroville City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,226 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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