Paradise Charter Middle

Paradise Charter Middle is a charter school located in Paradise, California, in Butte County. Situated at 6473 Clark Rd., the school serves students from sixth to eighth grade with an enrollment of 144 students and a student-teacher ratio of 20.6:1. The school has seven full-time equivalent teachers who support its academic programs.

Paradise Charter Middle's MySchoolScout rating is 3.9 out of 10, placing it at the 26th percentile among California schools. In terms of state rankings, Paradise Charter Middle stands at number 7095 out of 9566 schools in California. The school’s academic score is 5.8 out of 10, with 47% of students proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 42% proficient or above in Math.

The school operates as a regular public charter school offering a rural setting near the town of Paradise. While there's room for improvement in academic performance, Paradise Charter Middle focuses on providing a supportive environment for student development and growth. The surrounding area offers a close-knit community feel with a focus on local engagement and support.

With an enrollment of 144 students, Paradise Charter Middle is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Charter Middle is 20.6:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Paradise Charter Middle is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.