Very Good
#639 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 32% in state
Paragon Science Academy
School · Daisy Education Corporation Dba Paragon Science Ac (89917) · Chandler, AZ
A charter school in Chandler, AZ where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2975 W LINDA LN, Chandler, AZ 85224
- Math 59% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Paragon Science Academy score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Paragon Science Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chandler), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,886
Median home value
$391,000
Median rent
$1,785/mo
College educated
40%
Homeownership
53.8%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Academy ChandlerPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–11 | 2.3 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Great Hearts Academies - Archway ChandlerCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Brightmont Academy - ChandlerPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 1–12 | 2.7 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Tri-city Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 235 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Daisy Education Corporation Dba Paragon Science Ac (89917)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,805NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Paragon Science Academy is listed in Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paragon Science Academy
Paragon Science Academy is a public school in Chandler, AZ, part of Daisy Education Corporation Dba Paragon Science Ac (89917), serving approximately 608 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #639 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paragon Science Academy
What grades does Paragon Science Academy serve?
Paragon Science Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Paragon Science Academy?
Paragon Science Academy has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.
How does Paragon Science Academy rank in AZ?
Paragon Science Academy ranks #639 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Paragon Science Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Paragon Science Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Paragon Science Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paragon Science Academy has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Paragon Science Academy a charter school?
Yes, Paragon Science Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Paragon Science Academy a Title I school?
No, Paragon Science Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 608
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (480) 814-1600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 85224)
- 48,304
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85224; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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