Top Rankings
Paradise Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,331 students in Paradise Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Paradise Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,243 Schools
# Students
1,331 Students
5,523,968 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
368,105 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paradise Independent School District, which is ranked #206 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#209 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.9%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
16%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
13%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% White
79%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,245 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,451. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,276 is less than the state median of $16,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$20 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,245
$15,451
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,276
$16,607
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Paradise Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paradise High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
338 School House Rd
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5010
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Paradise Intermediate School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
338 Schoolhouse Rd
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5032
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5032
Gr: 4-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
338 Schoolhouse Rd
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5046
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5046
Gr: PK-3 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Paradise Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
338 Schoolhouse Rd
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5034
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5034
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paradise Independent School District?
Paradise Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,331 students.
What is the rank of Paradise Independent School District?
Paradise Independent School District is ranked #206 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paradise Independent School District?
79% of Paradise Independent School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paradise Independent School District?
Paradise Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Paradise Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,276 is less than the state median of $16,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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