Paradise Elementary School 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 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Math Proficiency: 32%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
566 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)33%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(19-20)2%
1%
Asian
(19-20)1%
12%
Hispanic
(19-20)17%
55%
Black
(19-20)n/a
5%
White
(19-20)71%
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)8%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
58%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Paradise Elementary School often compared to?
Paradise Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Little Chico Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Paradise Elementary School?
566 students attend Paradise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Paradise Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Paradise Elementary School offer ?
Paradise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Paradise Elementary School part of?
Paradise Elementary School is part of Paradise Unified School District.
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