Nelson Avenue Middle School

2255 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 457 students in grades 6-8, Nelson Avenue 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nelson Avenue Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Nelson Avenue Middle School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
457 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Nelson Avenue Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nelson Avenue Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7400 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nelson Avenue Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nelson Avenue Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
30%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Nelson Avenue Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Nelson Avenue Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
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White
40%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Nelson Avenue Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Nelson Avenue Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nelson Avenue Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nelson Avenue Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nelson Avenue Middle School's ranking?
Nelson Avenue Middle School is ranked #7400 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Nelson Avenue Middle School?
457 students attend Nelson Avenue Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Nelson Avenue Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nelson Avenue Middle School?
Nelson Avenue Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Nelson Avenue Middle School offer ?
Nelson Avenue Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Nelson Avenue Middle School part of?
Nelson Avenue Middle School is part of Thermalito Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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