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#7663 of 9,539 schools in CA
Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc.
Elementary School · Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. District · Chico, CA
A charter elementary school in Chico, CA where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1494 East Ave., Chico, CA 95928
- Math 31% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2020, to 31% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,612/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chico), 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
$65,350
Median home value
$476,600
Median rent
$1,419/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
42.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95928; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hometech CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Paradise Elearning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Paradise Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Children's Community CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | 2.7 mi | 203 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,862NCES 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.
Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. is listed in Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc.
Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. is a public elementary school in Chico, CA, part of Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. District, serving approximately 141 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,663 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc.
What grades does Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. serve?
Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc.?
Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc.?
The student-teacher ratio at Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. rank in CA?
Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. ranks #7,663 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. a charter school?
Yes, Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. a Title I school?
No, Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc.?
48.9% of students at Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (530) 762-2599
- Area population (ZIP 95928)
- 37,533
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 95928; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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