Paramount Unified School District
School District · Paramount, California
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
20
11 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,321
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
20
11 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,321
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Evaluating Paramount Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Paramount Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Odyssey Stem Academy
Lakewood · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Paramount Park Middle
Paramount · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hollydale
South Gate · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#386 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,321
+$3,674 vs California median
District size
12,042 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Paramount Unified ranks #386 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Paramount Unified's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Odyssey Stem Academy (7.5/10), Paramount Park Middle (7.3/10), and Hollydale (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Paramount Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Paramount Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odyssey Stem Academy | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Paramount Park Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Hollydale | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Buena Vista High | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Howard Tanner | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Paramount High | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Wesley Gaines | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Frank J. Zamboni | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Leona Jackson | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Harry Wirtz Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Paramount Unified
Paramount Unified is a Paramount, California school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 12,042 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.8:1. The district invests $21,321 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Paramount Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Odyssey Stem Academy, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Paramount Unified students show an average math proficiency of 33.2% and ELA proficiency of 38.0%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Paramount Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Paramount Unified with test data.
Schools in Paramount Unified
20 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Paramount
- Total Enrollment
- 12,042
- Teachers (FTE)
- 607
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Paramount Unified?
Paramount Unified has 20 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Paramount Unified?
The average composite rating for Paramount Unified is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Paramount Unified?
Paramount Unified spends $21,321 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Paramount Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Paramount Unified is 19.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Paramount Unified?
Odyssey Stem Academy is the highest-rated school in Paramount Unified with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Paramount Unified?
Across schools in Paramount Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Paramount Unified compare to other districts in California?
Paramount Unified has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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