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.
456
Total Students
23.4
Full-Time Teachers
19.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nelson Avenue Middle
Demographic Student Count
White162
Hispanic71
Black8
Asian162
Two or More41
American Indian10
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    162 (35.5%)
  • Asian
    162 (35.5%)
  • Hispanic
    71 (15.6%)
  • Two or More
    41 (9.0%)
  • American Indian
    10 (2.2%)
  • Black
    8 (1.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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: 456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 347
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 44
Grades Taught
Grade 6 165
Grade 7 155
Grade 8 136

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nelson Avenue Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6165
Grade 7155
Grade 8136
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nelson Avenue Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23651.8%
Male22048.2%