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 (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Math Proficiency: 32%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Attendance Zone: Paradise Elementary serves the southern part of Paradise, CA, covering an area of approximately 21.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (18-19)
566 students
Showing 2009–2019. View full 33-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (18-19)
24 teachers
Showing 2008–2019. View full 33-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)33%
50%
American Indian
(18-19)2%
1%
Showing 2006–2019. View full 32-year historical data
Asian
(18-19)1%
12%
Showing 2009–2019. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
(18-19)17%
55%
Showing 2009–2019. View full 32-year historical data
White
(18-19)71%
23%
Showing 2009–2019. View full 32-year historical data
Hawaiian
(18-19)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(18-19)8%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (18-19)
58%
52%
Showing 2008–2019. View full 28-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
10%
7%
Showing 2008–2019. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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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