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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,304 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,304 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paradise Independent School District, which is ranked #207 of all 1,196 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
15%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
80%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,234 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,983 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,234
$13,387
Spending / Student
$9,983
$14,116
Best Paradise Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
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 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paradise Independent School District?
Paradise Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,304 students.
What is the rank of Paradise Independent School District?
Paradise Independent School District is ranked #207 out of 1,196 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?
80% of Paradise Independent School District students are White, 15% 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 13:1, 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 $9,983 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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