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Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High

Chico Unified · Butte County · 2253 Humboldt Road, Chico, CA 95928-9132

(530) 895-4110

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8/10
#300
Rank 300 out of 1,315
Top 23%
English Language Arts8/10 · #293 · 78th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #335 · 75th percentile
Science8/10 · #275 · 79th percentile

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School Overview

Marsh Junior High sits in Chico, a vibrant college town in the northern Sacramento Valley known for its tree-lined streets, strong sense of community, and outdoor lifestyle along Bidwell Park. Scoring in the high 70th percentiles across English, math, and science, it's a solid middle school option that tends to appeal to families who want dependable academics in a town that punches above its weight culturally and recreationally. For kids growing up in this corner of Butte County, Marsh offers a well-rounded foundation heading into high school, all within a city that genuinely feels like a great place to raise a family.

Student Demographics

659 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
348 (53%)
Hispanic
170 (26%)
Multiple Races
60 (9%)
Asian
40 (6%)
African American
16 (2%)
Other
25 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners49 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged367 (56%)
Students with Disabilities108 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

716
Enrollment
36.2
Teachers (FTE)
19.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
20
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 Programs6/10 · #661 · 52nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found