Nelson Avenue Middle School

About Nelson Avenue Middle School

Nelson Avenue Middle School is a vibrant and diverse learning environment located in the heart of a vibrant and diverse community. With a student body of over 1000 students, Nelson Avenue Middle School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities, including a robust arts program, a wide range of sports teams, and a variety of clubs and organizations.
The staff at Nelson Avenue Middle School is committed to providing a positive learning environment for all students. The teachers are highly qualified and dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. The school also offers a variety of support services, including academic counseling and mentoring programs.
Nelson Avenue Middle School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its commitment to excellence and dedication to providing a safe and supportive learning environment, Nelson Avenue Middle School is a great place for students to get the education they need to succeed.

Address:	2255 Sixth St. Oroville, CA 95965
Phone:	(530) 538-2940
Site:	thermalito.org
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	444 students

Overview Nelson Avenue Middle School

Nelson Avenue Middle School serves 444 students in grades 6-8.
Nelson Avenue Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Nelson Avenue Middle School

Nelson Avenue Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Nelson Avenue Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.