Leona Jackson

7220 Jackson St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 642 students in grades 4-8, Leona Jackson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 642 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Leona Jackson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Leona Jackson's student population of 642 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
642 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Leona Jackson ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leona Jackson is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#2916 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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12%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leona Jackson and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Leona Jackson and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
78%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Leona Jackson and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
17%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Leona Jackson and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.37
This chart display the diversity score of Leona Jackson and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Leona Jackson and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Leona Jackson and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leona Jackson's ranking?
Leona Jackson is ranked #2916 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Leona Jackson?
642 students attend Leona Jackson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Leona Jackson students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leona Jackson?
Leona Jackson has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Leona Jackson offer ?
Leona Jackson offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Leona Jackson part of?
Leona Jackson is part of Paramount Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 642 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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