Is Paragon Science Academy a good school?

Paragon Science Academy ranks 126 th of 904 Arizona alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Paragon Science Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 548 students attended Paragon Science Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Paragon Science Academy?

Students at Paragon Science Academy are 36% White, 28% African American, 24% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Paragon Science Academy

Summary:

Paragon Science Academy is a public charter school in Chandler, Arizona that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. With a diverse student population, the school has a strong focus on science education and consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 75% to 100% over the past 5 years.

Paragon Science Academy stands out for its exceptional academic performance. Students consistently outperform their peers across the state and district on standardized tests, with 83% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in AASA/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38%. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 4% over the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, Paragon Science Academy serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 29.01% to 37.77% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past 3 years.

When compared to nearby schools, Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School, Sequoia Charter School, and Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School, Paragon Science Academy stands out for its consistently high academic performance, low dropout rates, and strong focus on science education. This suggests that the school is providing a unique and valuable educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

2975 W Linda Ln
Chandler, AZ 85224-7340

(480) 814-1600

District: Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac

SchoolDigger Rank:
126^th of 904 Arizona Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 548

Racial breakdown:

White:

35.9%

African American:

27.6%

Asian:

24.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paragon Science Academy ranks better than 86.1% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.25. (See more...)

Compare Details Paragon Science Academy ranks better than 77.5% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.38. (See more...)

Compare Details Paragon Science Academy ranks better than 63.7% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.5. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Paragon Science Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Paragon Science Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.9%), African American (27.6%), Asian (24.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paragon Science Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Paragon Science Academy 126^th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Paragon Science Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Paragon Science Academy 120^th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Paragon Science Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Paragon Science Academy 94^th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Paragon Science Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	80.30	189^th	1062	82.2%
2010	89.33	68^th	1090	93.8%
2011	86.64	107^th	1075	90.0%
2012	81.55	167^th	1141	85.4%
2013	87.35	75^th	1158	93.5%
2014	92.45	34^th	1079	96.8%
2015	97.22	11^th	955	98.8%
2016	92.89	58^th	1079	94.6%
2017	89.32	102^nd	1106	90.8%
2018	93.30	54^th	1109	95.1%
2019	86.35	120^th	1039	88.5%
2021	85.81	171^st	1226	86.1%
2022	81.92	146^th	1000	85.4%
2023	90.96	103^rd	1245	91.7%
2024	84.25	126^th	904	86.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	78.92	109^th	1027	89.4%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	70.20	14^th	975	98.6%
2023	96.43	7^th	451	98.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.56	204^th	1201	83.0%
2022	85.20	16^th	145	89.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	95.11	18^th	820	97.8%
2022	82.45	73^rd	618	88.2%
2023	90.36	50^th	1116	95.5%
2024	94.22	23^rd	546	95.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	85.87	132^nd	1023	87.1%
2019	76.44	177^th	862	79.5%
2021	83.71	183^rd	1219	85.0%
2022	88.10	54^th	824	93.4%
2023	90.58	80^th	1219	93.4%
2024	84.10	59^th	593	90.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	96.24	19^th	1032	98.2%
2019	86.12	85^th	850	90.0%
2021	84.58	171^st	1220	86.0%
2022	75.25	166^th	830	80.0%
2023	86.45	148^th	1216	87.8%
2024	79.63	93^rd	609	84.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	54.74	22^nd	33	33.3%
2021	71.40	134^th	620	78.4%
2022	91.59	14^th	270	94.8%
2023	88.65	17^th	316	94.6%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	65.34	146^th	895	83.7%
2022	76.56	37^th	289	87.2%
2023	65.24	168^th	607	72.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	64.11	329^th	1198	72.5%
2022	71.20	196^th	716	72.6%
2023	80.11	160^th	1170	86.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	85.46	67^th	720	90.7%
2019	64.19	191^st	595	67.9%
2021	78.08	196^th	1161	83.1%
2022	90.37	20^th	800	97.5%
2023	84.62	93^rd	1024	90.9%
2024	85.00	41^st	477	91.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	79.13	118^th	663	82.2%
2010	92.95	22^nd	692	96.8%
2011	88.23	51^st	685	92.6%
2012	74.21	173^rd	772	77.6%
2013	75.00	166^th	787	78.9%
2014	89.13	49^th	690	92.9%
2015	88.42	45^th	521	91.4%
2016	68.55	175^th	677	74.2%
2017	71.32	165^th	695	76.3%
2018	83.53	101^st	711	85.8%
2019	89.57	48^th	605	92.1%
2021	73.64	179^th	832	78.5%
2022	52.35	253^rd	605	58.2%
2023	71.10	194^th	854	77.3%
2024	72.38	120^th	533	77.5%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	51.85	269^th	650	58.6%
2022	50.51	103^rd	211	51.2%
2023	54.06	163^rd	384	57.6%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.17	15^th	606	97.5%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.93	226^th	789	71.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	94.43	16^th	503	96.8%
2023	63.61	177^th	717	75.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	76.99	130^th	624	79.2%
2019	78.69	76^th	466	83.7%
2021	69.06	202^nd	820	75.4%
2023	66.36	213^th	806	73.6%
2024	77.22	58^th	379	84.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	92.52	35^th	617	94.3%
2019	88.77	31^st	435	92.9%
2021	76.04	155^th	818	81.1%
2022	53.07	206^th	476	56.7%
2023	69.98	193^rd	810	76.2%
2024	65.01	96^th	356	73.0%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	55.61	20^th	42	52.4%
2021	56.05	182^nd	404	55.0%
2022	72.70	36^th	192	81.3%
2023	62.50	77^th	247	68.8%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.51	89^th	573	84.5%
2023	41.45	221^st	400	44.8%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.56	261^st	802	67.5%
2023	86.92	49^th	760	93.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	76.73	81^st	436	81.4%
2019	72.56	72^nd	337	78.6%
2021	71.02	174^th	780	77.7%
2023	57.44	250^th	675	63.0%
2024	88.76	25^th	273	90.8%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2012	92.35	19^th	471	96.0%
2013	88.84	34^th	491	93.1%
2014	93.82	9^th	394	97.7%
2015	91.54	15^th	261	94.3%
2016	86.19	40^th	406	90.1%
2017	84.45	41^st	416	90.1%
2018	74.57	68^th	420	83.8%
2019	67.34	59^th	285	79.3%
2021	91.59	37^th	509	92.7%
2022	74.81	88^th	464	81.0%
2023	90.61	38^th	469	91.9%
2024	61.50	94^th	259	63.7%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	82.21	56^th	374	85.0%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	41.67	53^rd	258	79.5%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.85	212^th	422	49.8%
2023	95.68	14^th	172	91.9%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	94.29	6^th	253	97.6%
2023	93.50	13^th	347	96.3%
2024	84.10	22^nd	168	86.9%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	88.12	22^nd	354	93.8%
2019	77.37	36^th	247	85.4%
2021	67.11	119^th	492	75.8%
2022	64.22	111^th	456	75.7%
2023	89.72	30^th	406	92.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	87.05	29^th	370	92.2%
2021	98.89	22^nd	492	95.5%
2022	86.83	48^th	455	89.5%
2023	89.56	37^th	429	91.4%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	58.35	93^rd	231	59.7%
2022	33.94	170^th	238	28.6%
2023	60.12	57^th	146	61.0%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	76.99	36^th	306	88.2%
2022	71.45	50^th	301	83.4%
2023	71.53	44^th	201	78.1%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	99.89	10^th	479	97.9%
2022	99.79	1^st	441	99.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Paragon Science Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	73.85	50^th	291	82.8%
2019	45.47	102^nd	217	53.0%
2021	70.17	110^th	448	75.4%
2022	38.68	227^th	409	44.5%
2023	77.65	60^th	371	83.8%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

This school is the best school in Chandler! It offers a rigorous Math and Science curriculum and a rich After School Program (clubs and tutoring) at no cost to students. It is a diverse population which creates a competitive learning environment and all students are very focused on academics. There is a wonderful school-wide discipline plan and students are motivated in their learning. There are lots of activities for parents and even International trips.
It has been an Excelling School since opening doors. Teachers are dedicated and well qualified. Administration is accessible and very responsive to parent voice.
It is definitely the right place for your child!
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Enrollment information for Paragon Science Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	49	2	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	56
2010	202	16	139	16	4	n/a	n/a	377
2011	147	60	211	27	4	1	40	490
2012	154	59	231	28	9	1	24	506
2013	173	64	252	48	6	0	28	571
2014	156	66	210	36	5	0	25	498
2015	150	76	158	51	4	0	22	461
2016	164	84	129	53	4	0	14	448
2017	173	98	135	47	6	0	17	476
2018	184	104	142	46	8	0	22	506
2019	164	88	111	30	6	0	17	416
2020	225	143	140	37	4	0	32	581
2021	219	223	141	60	7	1	32	683
2022	184	167	107	44	4	0	18	524
2023	197	151	133	44	6	0	17	548

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paragon Science Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	56	n/a	n/a	10.7
2010	377	n/a	n/a	9.5
2011	490	n/a	n/a	17.6
2012	506	n/a	n/a	25.1
2013	571	n/a	n/a	26.3
2014	498	n/a	n/a	28.9
2015	461	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	448	n/a	n/a	33.9
2017	476	n/a	n/a	42
2018	506	n/a	n/a	35.8
2019	416	n/a	n/a	34.6
2020	581	n/a	n/a	41.8
2021	683	n/a	n/a	37.8
2022	524	n/a	n/a	29
2023	548	n/a	n/a	37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Paragon Science Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	56	n/a	n/a	10.7
2010	377	n/a	n/a	9.5
2011	490	n/a	n/a	17.6
2012	506	n/a	n/a	25.1
2013	571	n/a	n/a	26.3
2014	498	n/a	n/a	28.9
2015	461	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	448	n/a	n/a	33.9
2017	476	n/a	n/a	42
2018	506	n/a	n/a	35.8
2019	416	n/a	n/a	34.6
2020	581	n/a	n/a	41.8
2021	683	n/a	n/a	37.8
2022	524	n/a	n/a	29
2023	548	n/a	n/a	37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Paragon Science Academy

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$456 (5.6%)	$51 (0.6%)	$964 (11.8%)	$4,391 (53.9%)	$3,249 (39.9%)	$7,640 (93.8%)	$8,148
2020	$392 (5.7%)	$196 (2.9%)	$980 (14.4%)	$4,351 (63.8%)	$1,886 (27.6%)	$6,237 (91.4%)	$6,825
2021	$1,016 (13.6%)	$543 (7.3%)	$2,574 (34.4%)	$4,018 (53.7%)	$1,912 (25.5%)	$5,930 (79.2%)	$7,489

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paragon Science Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 120^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 103^rd of 1245 Elementary schools	3.3%
Ranks 48^th of 605 Middle schools	Ranks 194^th of 854 Middle schools	14.8%
Ranks 59^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 38^th of 469 High schools	12.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	416	548	31.7%
African American	88	151	71.6%
American Indian	6	6
Asian	111	133	19.8%
Hispanic	30	44	46.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	164	197	20.1%
Two or More Races	17	17
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.6%	37.8%	3.2%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				AASA English Language Arts (2024)							AASA Mathematics (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Paragon Science Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2975 W Linda Ln	Chandler	85224	Maricopa County	Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 814-1600	548			37.8%	197 (35.9%)	151 (27.6%)	44 (8.0%)	133 (24.3%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.1%)								(n/a)	63.0	66.0	83.0	65.0	53.0	63.0	44.0	91.0	38.0	94.0	58.0	45.0	34.0	47.0		$00			$00
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1951 N Alma School Rd	Chandler	85224	Maricopa County	Archway Classical Academy Chandler	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 855-6474	533				254 (47.7%)	25 (4.7%)	100 (18.8%)	93 (17.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (10.9%)								(n/a)	86.0	81.0	75.0					91.0	76.0	83.0						$00			$00
Primavera - Online	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2471 N. Arizona Ave.	Chandler	85225	Maricopa County	American Virtual Academy	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 456-6678	6,392				2,578 (40.3%)	316 (4.9%)	2,786 (43.6%)	75 (1.2%)	257 (4.0%)	15 (0.2%)	365 (5.7%)								(n/a)	17.0	17.0	15.0	23.0	23.0	16.0	28.0					7.0		14.0		$00			$00
Eagleridge Enrichment Program	Public, Alternative	K-9	1313 W Medina Ave	Mesa	85202	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-3686	644	11	56.1	15.8%	499 (77.5%)	11 (1.7%)	91 (14.1%)	16 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.0%)								(n/a)															$6,194	$00	$00	$00	$5,645	$549	$6,194
Chandler Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1205 E Frye Rd Bldg B	Chandler	85225	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 812-6350	405	38	10.8		188 (46.4%)	30 (7.4%)	111 (27.4%)	38 (9.4%)	8 (2.0%)	2 (0.5%)	28 (6.9%)								(n/a)					68.0	44.0	58.0						41.0	48.0	$9,578	$1,298	$84	$2,679	$7,966	$230	$8,196
BASIS Ahwatukee	Public, Charter, Alternative	4-12	10210 S 50th Pl	Phoenix	85044	Maricopa County	BASIS Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 659-2294	692				140 (20.2%)	62 (9.0%)	47 (6.8%)	390 (56.4%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (6.6%)								(n/a)		78.0	64.0	84.0	91.0	84.0	98.0		80.0	66.0	90.0	92.0	90.0	96.0	$8,768	$254	$30	$537	$6,241	$2,244	$8,485
GPS Global Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	140 S Gilbert Rd	Gilbert	85296	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 507-1476	383	24	15.9		199 (52.0%)	13 (3.4%)	118 (30.8%)	8 (2.1%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	36 (9.4%)								(n/a)							55.0							38.0	$8,532	$254		$507	$7,372	$906	$8,279
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1460 S Horne	Mesa	85204	Maricopa County	Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 890-4001	43			60.5%	13 (30.2%)	5 (11.6%)	20 (46.5%)	1 (2.3%)	2 (4.7%)	1 (2.3%)	1 (2.3%)								(n/a)															$47,189	$2,121	$1,331	$5,574	$25,246	$18,490	$43,736
Sequoia Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1460 S Horne	Mesa	85204	Maricopa County	Edkey Inc. dba Sequoia Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 890-4001	362			83.7%	37 (10.2%)	26 (7.2%)	291 (80.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)								(n/a)	49.0	33.0						39.0							$13,787	$1,805	$2,983	$6,594	$5,688	$3,311	$8,999
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1460 E Horne	Mesa	85204	Maricopa County	Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(480) 461-3222	3,083				2,068 (67.1%)	125 (4.1%)	612 (19.9%)	26 (0.8%)	110 (3.6%)	13 (0.4%)	129 (4.2%)								(n/a)		19.0	19.0	26.0	15.0	14.0	26.0							13.0	$7,425	$593	$252	$1,437	$1,785	$4,795	$6,580

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