Nelson Avenue Middle
457 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Nelson Avenue Middle School, located in Oroville, California, is a key component of the Thermalito Union Elementary School District. Serving students in the middle grade levels, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic preparation with the social and emotional development necessary for adolescents transitioning to high school. By focusing on a standards-based curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success, emphasizing essential literacy and numeracy skills while offering a range of activities to engage students outside the classroom.
The school is deeply integrated into the Thermalito community, maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student support services. Through its digital presence and district affiliation, Nelson Avenue Middle School promotes active communication with parents and guardians to ensure a collaborative educational experience. By utilizing the resources of the Thermalito Union Elementary School District, the staff strives to provide a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment that encourages students to develop their personal potential and become responsible members of the Oroville community.
The school is deeply integrated into the Thermalito community, maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student support services. Through its digital presence and district affiliation, Nelson Avenue Middle School promotes active communication with parents and guardians to ensure a collaborative educational experience. By utilizing the resources of the Thermalito Union Elementary School District, the staff strives to provide a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment that encourages students to develop their personal potential and become responsible members of the Oroville community.
457
Total Students
22.4
Full-Time Teachers
20.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 184 |
| Hispanic | 73 |
| Black | 9 |
| Asian | 137 |
| Two or More | 37 |
| American Indian | 15 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White184 (40.3 %)
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Asian137 (30.0 %)
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Hispanic73 (16.0 %)
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Two or More37 (8.1 %)
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American Indian15 (3.3 %)
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Black9 (2.0 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Thermalito Union Elementary |
| Phone: | (530)538-2940 |
| Website: | http://www.thermalito.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 457 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 22.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 20.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 347 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 44 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
151
Grade 7
166
Grade 8
140
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 151 |
| Grade 7 | 166 |
| Grade 8 | 140 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 224 | 49% |
| Male | 233 | 51% |
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