Nord Country

5554 Ca St.
Chico, CA 95973
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Nord Country serves 184 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Nord Country placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nord Country ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Nord Country's student population of 184 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
184 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Nord Country is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Nord Country is 0.43, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#787 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
73%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.43
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Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nord Country's ranking?
Nord Country is ranked #787 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Nord Country?
184 students attend Nord Country.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Nord Country students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nord Country?
Nord Country has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Nord Country offer ?
Nord Country offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nord Country part of?
Nord Country is part of Nord Country School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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