Serving 175 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- 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 175 students has declined by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Home of the Bobcats
School Rankings
Paradise Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paradise Junior High School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7542 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
70%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
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 is Paradise Junior High School's ranking?
Paradise Junior High School is ranked #7542 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Paradise Junior High School?
175 students attend Paradise Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Paradise Junior High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paradise Junior High School?
Paradise Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, 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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