- Enrollment
- 1,978
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chico, CA
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060837007945
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Chico · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Chico, CA.
School address
District: Chico Unified · California
NCES ID 060837007945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.1 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 060837007945 · Chico, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
716 enr · 19.4:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students)
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.1 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley High
1,978 students
- Chico High
Chico High
1,804 students
- Bidwell Junior
Bidwell Junior High
1,012 students
- Chico Junior H
Chico Junior High
861 students
- This school 716
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
716 students
- Shasta Element 621
Shasta Elementary
621 students
What this shows Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High reports 716 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High compares
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,422
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 6.7%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chico Unified reports $16,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chico High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bidwell Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chico Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shasta Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Chico
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~716 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
How many students attend Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High?
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High has 716 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chico, CA. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High?
41.0% of students at Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Chico, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High?
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High rank among middle schools in Chico?
By Resource Investment Index, Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Chico, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Chico on the city page.
What other schools are in Chico Unified?
Besides Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High, Chico Unified also operates Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students), Chico High (1,804 students), and Bidwell Junior High (1,012 students). See the Chico Unified district page for the complete list.