Paradise School (Closed 2014)

2 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Paradise, MT 59856
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Paradise School serves 7 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Montana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Montana state average of 86%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MT)
(11-12)
≥50%
68%
(11-12)
≥50%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
(12-13)
n/a
11%
Asian
(12-13)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)
n/a
4%
Black
(12-13)
n/a
1%
White
(12-13)
71%
81%
Hawaiian
(12-13)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)
29%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
5%
School District Name
Paradise Elementary School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% MT state average).
How many students attend Paradise School?
7 students attend Paradise School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Paradise School students are White, and 29% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paradise School?
Paradise School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Paradise School offer ?
Paradise School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Paradise School part of?
Paradise School is part of Paradise Elementary School District.

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