Serving 294 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 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ishi Hills Middle serves the southwest part of Oroville, CA, covering an area of approximately 84.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with most living around 6.1 miles away from the zone's edge and some as far as 11.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ishi Hills Middle School's student population of 294 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
294 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.66, 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%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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?
294 students attend Ishi Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ishi Hills Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ishi Hills Middle School?
Ishi Hills Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, 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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