Serving 335 students in grades 6-8, Ishi Hills Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ishi Hills Middle School's student population of 335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Ishi Hills Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ishi Hills Middle School is 0.65, which is more 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
#7624 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
54%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ishi Hills Middle School's ranking?
Ishi Hills Middle School is ranked #7624 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ishi Hills Middle School often compared to?
Ishi Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Studios Central by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ishi Hills Middle School?
335 students attend Ishi Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ishi Hills Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ishi Hills Middle School?
Ishi Hills Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ishi Hills Middle School offer ?
Ishi Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ishi Hills Middle School part of?
Ishi Hills Middle School is part of Oroville City Elementary School District.
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