Serving 137 students in grades 7-8, Paradise Junior High 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%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paradise Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Paradise Junior High School's student population of 137 students has declined by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 67% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paradise Junior High School is 0.43, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
73%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Paradise Junior High School?
137 students attend Paradise Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Paradise Junior High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paradise Junior High School?
Paradise Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Paradise Junior High School offer ?
Paradise Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Paradise Junior High School part of?
Paradise Junior High School is part of Paradise Unified School District.
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