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Hometech Charter vs. Paradise Ridge Elementary School

Should you attend Hometech Charter or Paradise Ridge Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hometech Charter
6249 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Paradise Ridge Elementary School
6593 Pentz Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Hometech Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 121 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hometech Charter 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 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Paradise Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-6
Total Students
121 students
446 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hometech Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paradise Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hometech Charter.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paradise Ridge Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hometech Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paradise Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hometech Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hometech Charter School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Ridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Paradise Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5779 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#3716 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hometech Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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20-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
40-44%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hometech Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hometech Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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30-39%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
40-44%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hometech Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hometech Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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21-39%
(Top 50% in CA)
30-39%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hometech Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hometech Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paradise Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Paradise Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hometech Charter with the average graduation rate observed in the Hometech Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hometech Charter by grade.
This chart displays the students of Paradise Ridge Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
4
85
Grade 1 Students
5
56
Grade 2 Students
5
54
Grade 3 Students
3
68
Grade 4 Students
3
73
Grade 5 Students
4
62
Grade 6 Students
4
48
Grade 7 Students
7
-
Grade 8 Students
12
-
Grade 9 Students
11
-
Grade 10 Students
21
-
Grade 11 Students
24
-
Grade 12 Students
18
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hometech Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hometech Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Paradise Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Paradise Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hometech Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hometech Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paradise Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Paradise Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hometech Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hometech Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paradise Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Paradise Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hometech Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hometech Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
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% White
68%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hometech Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hometech Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Paradise Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Paradise Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hometech Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hometech Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Paradise Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Paradise Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hometech Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hometech Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paradise Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Paradise Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hometech Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hometech Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paradise Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Paradise Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hometech Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hometech Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Paradise Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Paradise Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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