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Paradise Charter Middle School

6473 Clark Rd.
Chico, CA 95928

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Tel: (530) 872-7277

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Paradise Charter Middle School serves 128 students in grades 6-8.

Paradise Charter Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 128 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paradise Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Paradise Charter Middle School's student population of 128 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

128 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Paradise Charter Middle School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Paradise Charter Middle School is 0.31, 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

#507 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paradise Charter Middle School 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)

60-64%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

15%

56%

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Black

n/a

White

82%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.31

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

41%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paradise Charter Middle School 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

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Paradise Charter Middle School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paradise Charter Middle School's ranking?

Paradise Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Paradise Charter Middle School?

128 students attend Paradise Charter Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Paradise Charter Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Paradise Charter Middle School?

Paradise Charter Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Paradise Charter Middle School offer ?

Paradise Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Paradise Charter Middle School part of?

Paradise Charter Middle School is part of Paradise Charter Middle School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 128 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education