3000 Lakeview Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81005
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Paragon Learning Center serves 269 students in grades 9-12.
Paragon Learning Center placed in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 30-34% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paragon Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Paragon Learning Center's student population of 269 students has grown by 202% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
269 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Paragon Learning Center is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Paragon Learning Center is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paragon Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paragon Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Paragon Learning Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
72%
34%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Paragon Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Paragon Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
24%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.
Diversity Score
0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Paragon Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
30-34%
81%
This chart display graduation rate of Paragon Learning Center and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paragon Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paragon Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paragon Learning Center's ranking?

Paragon Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Paragon Learning Center?

The graduation rate of Paragon Learning Center is 30-34%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.

How many students attend Paragon Learning Center?

269 students attend Paragon Learning Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Paragon Learning Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Paragon Learning Center?

Paragon Learning Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.

What grades does Paragon Learning Center offer ?

Paragon Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Paragon Learning Center part of?

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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