Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Paramount Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
91%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend Paramount Charter School?
264 students attend Paramount Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Paramount Charter School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paramount Charter School?
Paramount Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paramount Charter School offer ?
Paramount Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Paramount Charter School part of?
Paramount Charter School is part of Broward School District.
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