Serving 551 students in grades 6-8, Paramount Park Middle 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paramount Park Middle serves the northern part of Paramount, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paramount Park Middle School's student population of 551 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
551 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
Hear us ROAR!
School Rankings
Paramount Park Middle 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 Paramount Park Middle School is 0.20, 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
#6628 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
89%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paramount Park Middle School's ranking?
Paramount Park Middle School is ranked #6628 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Paramount Park Middle School often compared to?
Paramount Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Paramount Park Middle School?
551 students attend Paramount Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Paramount Park Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paramount Park Middle School?
Paramount Park Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Paramount Park Middle School offer ?
Paramount Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Paramount Park Middle School part of?
Paramount Park Middle School is part of Paramount Unified School District.
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