Paragon Learning Center

Q: 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%).

Q: 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).

Q: 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%.

Q: How many students attend Paragon Learning Center?

269 students attend Paragon Learning Center.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What grades does Paragon Learning Center offer ?

Paragon Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12

Q: What school district is Paragon Learning Center part of?

Paragon Learning Center is part of Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And.

3000 Lakeview Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81005

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (719) 423-3570

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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:

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.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

269 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

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Students by Grade

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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%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Paragon Learning Center, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

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

Asian

n/a

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

White

24%

52%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Paragon Learning Center and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.43

0.61

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

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And

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?

Paragon Learning Center is part of Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And.

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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