B+
Above Average
84/100

Nelson Avenue Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 2255 Sixth St., Oroville, CA 95965
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 34th percentile in California
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.44 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 95th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in California for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

84
Repit Score
out of 100
457
Students
enrolled
20.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%34/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%95/100Students gain 1.44 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.36 in 2009–19; 97th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.44 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 63% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +11 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency33% (−15 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−20 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%17%reading -34 pts, math -39 pts6th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%17%reading -12 pts, math -11 pts16th percentile (list)
Asian47%17%reading -27 pts, math -53 pts7th percentile (list)
Multiracial25%15%reading -44 pts, math -44 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income30%16%reading -8 pts, math -12 pts17th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2255 Sixth St.
City Oroville
ZIP Code 95965
District 0639180
NCES School ID 063918006544
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 95965

Understanding the community around Nelson Avenue Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,406
Per Capita Income $25,178
Poverty Rate 17.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%
High School or Higher 82.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $258,500
Median Rent $1,059
Owner-Occupied 57.8%
Renter-Occupied 42.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Nelson Avenue Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 35.7%
Asian 33.0%
Hispanic/Latino 17.3%
Two or More Races 8.5%
American Indian 3.1%
Black 2.0%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 457
Teachers (FTE) 22.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Nelson Avenue Middle?
Nelson Avenue Middle has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Nelson Avenue Middle?
Nelson Avenue Middle has 457 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.1:1.
What grades does Nelson Avenue Middle serve?
Nelson Avenue Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Nelson Avenue Middle receive per student?
Nelson Avenue Middle receives $20,417 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Nelson Avenue Middle in 95965 ▼
Avg Home Value
$308,129
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,290
1-Year Change
+3.9%
% Renters
42.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026