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#4565 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Leona Jackson
Middle School · Paramount Unified · Paramount, CA
A Paramount Unified middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7220 Jackson St., Paramount, CA 90723
- Math 15% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leona Jackson score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Leona Jackson sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,396/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paramount), 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
$70,912
Median home value
$500,400
Median rent
$1,772/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
43.4%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank J. ZamboniEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 717 | Compare → |
| Hamilton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 815 | Compare → |
| Thurgood MarshallEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Paramount Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 33 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Paramount Unified
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #10 of 18
- District spending per student
- $21,321NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leona Jackson is listed in Paramount Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leona Jackson
Leona Jackson is a public middle school in Paramount, CA, part of Paramount Unified, serving approximately 613 students in grades 5th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,565 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leona Jackson
What grades does Leona Jackson serve?
Leona Jackson serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Leona Jackson?
Leona Jackson has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leona Jackson?
The student-teacher ratio at Leona Jackson is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leona Jackson rank in CA?
Leona Jackson ranks #4,565 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Leona Jackson's MySchoolScout rating?
Leona Jackson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Leona Jackson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leona Jackson has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Leona Jackson a charter school?
No, Leona Jackson is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leona Jackson a Title I school?
No, Leona Jackson is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leona Jackson?
96.4% of students at Leona Jackson 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 613
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (562) 602-8020
- Area population (ZIP 90723)
- 52,546
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 90723; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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