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Every year, as required by 1995’s AB 265, the state orders that “Fitnessgrams” be taken of every fifth-, seventh- and ninth-grader. They’re tested in six areas: aerobic capacity, body composition, abdominal strength, trunk extension strength, upper-body strength and flexibility. Here’s how Chico’s fifth-graders did in 2002-03.

students met all 6 school tested fitness standards

Chapman 35 48.6%

Chico Country Day 44 27.3%

Citrus 56 16.1%

Emma Wilson 82 14.6%

Hooker Oak 60 23.3%

Jay Partridge 41 0%

John McManus 86 48.8%

Little Chico Creek 82 56.1%

Marigold 91 44%

Neal Dow 65 24.6%

Parkview 65 16.9%

Rosedale 50 50%

Shasta 75 25.3%

Sierra View 84 64.3%

CUSD 938 34.1%

state 468,882 23.8%