Excellent
#1233 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 14% in state
Paradise Int
Elementary School · Paradise ISD · Paradise, TX
A Paradise ISD elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
338 SCHOOLHOUSE RD, Paradise, TX 76073
- Math 58% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paradise Int score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 56% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paradise Int sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated839/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,224
Median home value
$317,200
Median rent
$1,165/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Paradise ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paradise Int is listed in PARADISE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paradise Int
Paradise Int is a public elementary school in Paradise, TX, part of Paradise ISD, serving approximately 224 students in grades 4th-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,233 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Paradise Int
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paradise Int
What grades does Paradise Int serve?
Paradise Int serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Paradise Int?
Paradise Int has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Int is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paradise Int rank in TX?
Paradise Int ranks #1,233 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Paradise Int's MySchoolScout rating?
Paradise Int has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Int?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paradise Int has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Paradise Int a charter school?
No, Paradise Int is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paradise Int a Title I school?
No, Paradise Int is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paradise Int?
29.0% of students at Paradise Int 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wise County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.6%
- Phone
- (940) 969-5032
- Area population (ZIP 76073)
- 7,267
- Area average commute
- 52.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 76073; 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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