Below Average
#7450 of 9,539 schools in CA
Paradise Junior High
Middle School · Paradise Unified · Paradise, CA
A Paradise Unified middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5657 Recreation Dr., Paradise, CA 95969
- Math 16% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paradise Junior High score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2016, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paradise Junior High 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 44Car-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
$72,250
Median home value
$419,900
Median rent
$1,244/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95969; 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 Elearning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Hometech CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Paradise Charter MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Upward International Schools, Pines Academy CampusPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–12 | 4.6 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 Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,418NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paradise Junior High is listed in Paradise Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paradise Junior High
Paradise Junior High is a public middle school in Paradise, CA, part of Paradise Unified, serving approximately 175 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,450 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paradise Junior High
What grades does Paradise Junior High serve?
Paradise Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Paradise Junior High?
Paradise Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Junior High is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paradise Junior High rank in CA?
Paradise Junior High ranks #7,450 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Paradise Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Paradise Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paradise Junior High has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Paradise Junior High a charter school?
No, Paradise Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paradise Junior High a Title I school?
No, Paradise Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paradise Junior High?
72.0% of students at Paradise Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 175
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.3%
- Phone
- (530) 872-6465
- Area population (ZIP 95969)
- 7,804
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 59.3
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 95969; 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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