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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Durham Intermediate

Durham Unified · Butte County · 9416 Putney Drive, Durham, CA 95938-9426

(530) 895-4690 · www.durhamunified.org

8/10
#373
Rank 373 out of 1,315
Top 28%
English Language Arts7/10 · #451 · 66th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #324 · 75th percentile
Science8/10 · #327 · 75th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Durham Intermediate sits in the heart of Durham, a small, tight-knit agricultural community tucked into the northern Sacramento Valley, where everybody knows everybody and the pace of life feels a world away from the bustle of nearby Chico. The school performs solidly across the board, with particular strength in math and science, making it a good fit for families who want a no-frills, community-rooted middle school experience without sacrificing academic quality. If you're drawn to rural California living — orchards, open space, and a genuinely small-town feel — and want your kids growing up in a place where they're more than just a number, Durham is worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

224 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
157 (70%)
Hispanic
52 (23%)
Multiple Races
10 (4%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners27 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged97 (43%)
Students with Disabilities21 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

233
Enrollment
12.5
Teachers (FTE)
18.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
22
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1272 · 7th percentile

5 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found