Very Good
#3538 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
Paradise Charter
Elementary School · Paradise Elementary · Modesto, CA
A charter elementary school in Modesto, CA where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3361 California Ave., Modesto, CA 95358
- Math 55% vs CA 35% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 30.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paradise Charter score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Paradise Charter 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,128/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Modesto), 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
$74,434
Median home value
$401,100
Median rent
$1,553/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95358; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Burbank ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| St Stanislaus Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| St. Stanislaus SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 197 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Paradise Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,503NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paradise Charter is listed in Paradise Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paradise Charter
Paradise Charter is a public elementary school in Modesto, CA, part of Paradise Elementary, serving approximately 122 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 30.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,538 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paradise Charter
What grades does Paradise Charter serve?
Paradise Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Paradise Charter?
Paradise Charter has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Charter is 30.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paradise Charter rank in CA?
Paradise Charter ranks #3,538 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Paradise Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Paradise Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Paradise Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paradise Charter has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Paradise Charter a charter school?
Yes, Paradise Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Paradise Charter a Title I school?
No, Paradise Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paradise Charter?
62.3% of students at Paradise Charter 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
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (209) 524-0184
- Area population (ZIP 95358)
- 30,994
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
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 95358; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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