Leona Jackson

7220 Jackson St.
Paramount, CA 90723

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Tel: (562) 602-8020

www.paramount.k12.ca.us

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Leona Jackson serves 755 students in grades 4-8.

Leona Jackson 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 12% (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 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 4-8
Enrollment: 755 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 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 755 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 4-8

Total Students

755 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Leona Jackson 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 Leona Jackson is 0.40, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2916 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Leona Jackson, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

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

21:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Leona Jackson and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

75%

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 2020-21 school year data.

Black

19%

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.40

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Leona Jackson and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

83%

53%

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 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Paramount Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

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?

755 students attend Leona Jackson.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of Leona Jackson students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Leona Jackson?

Leona Jackson has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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 (2023)

Grades: 4-8
Enrollment: 755 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education