Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Paradise Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Paradise Elementary School serves the northwest part of Thomasville, PA, covering an area of approximately 28 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with most residents living about 3.5 miles away from the school and the furthest edge being 4.9 miles distant.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paradise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Paradise Elementary School's student population of 306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Paradise Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paradise Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#975 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paradise Elementary School's ranking?
Paradise Elementary School is ranked #975 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Paradise Elementary School often compared to?
Paradise Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Paradise Elementary School?
306 students attend Paradise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Paradise Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paradise Elementary School?
Paradise Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paradise Elementary School offer ?
Paradise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paradise Elementary School part of?
Paradise Elementary School is part of Spring Grove Area School District.
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