Summary:
The city of Oroville, California is home to three middle schools serving grades 6-8: Nelson Avenue Middle, The Studios @ Central, and Ishi Hills Middle. These schools, located within the Thermalito Union Elementary and Oroville City Elementary districts, serve a diverse student population with varying academic performance and school characteristics.
Among the three schools, Nelson Avenue Middle stands out as the highest-performing, with the best test scores and a higher SchoolDigger rating compared to the other two schools. In contrast, The Studios @ Central has the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 45.6%, which is significantly higher than the other schools. Ishi Hills Middle has the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, suggesting potential socioeconomic differences in the student populations across the schools.
The racial diversity of the student populations also varies considerably, with Nelson Avenue Middle having a more balanced racial makeup compared to the other two schools. This diversity, along with differences in academic performance and other key metrics, highlights the need for further investigation into the underlying factors driving these variations to improve educational outcomes for all students in the Oroville area.
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