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#8824 of 9,539 schools in CA
Paradise Charter Middle
Middle School · Paradise Charter Middle District · Paradise, CA
A charter middle school in Paradise, CA where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6473 Clark Rd., Paradise, CA 95928
- Math 35% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paradise Charter Middle score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2020, to 37% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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
41.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paradise Charter Middle 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,030/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paradise), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Elearning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Paradise Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 7–8 | 1.7 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Hometech CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Upward International Schools, Pines Academy CampusPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 40 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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 Charter Middle District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,832NCES 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.
Paradise Charter Middle is listed in Paradise Charter Middle District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paradise Charter Middle
Paradise Charter Middle is a public middle school in Paradise, CA, part of Paradise Charter Middle District, serving approximately 144 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #8,824 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paradise Charter Middle
What grades does Paradise Charter Middle serve?
Paradise Charter Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Paradise Charter Middle?
Paradise Charter Middle has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Charter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Charter Middle is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paradise Charter Middle rank in CA?
Paradise Charter Middle ranks #8,824 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Paradise Charter Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Paradise Charter Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Paradise Charter Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paradise Charter Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Paradise Charter Middle a charter school?
Yes, Paradise Charter Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Paradise Charter Middle a Title I school?
No, Paradise Charter Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paradise Charter Middle?
41.7% of students at Paradise Charter Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (530) 872-7277
- 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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