Paradise Charter Middle

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Paradise Charter Middle ranks 1208 th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Paradise Charter Middle is a public charter middle school located in Paradise, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 143 students. The school is part of the Paradise Charter Middle District, which is ranked 663 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paradise Charter Middle has shown a mixed academic performance, with strengths in certain student subgroups and grade levels, but also areas for improvement. While the school's 7th-grade students have performed above the state average in both ELA and Math, the 6th and 8th-grade students have performed below the state average. In science, as measured by the CAST exam, the school's 8th-grade students have consistently scored below the state average. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with low-socioeconomic status students performing relatively well, but the school's performance for white students has been in the bottom 30% of the state. Additionally, Paradise Charter Middle has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.2% for the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Paradise Charter Middle's academic performance is generally stronger than the lower-performing Ishi Hills Middle and The Studios @ Central, which are both part of the Oroville City Elementary District and rank in the bottom 25% of California middle schools. However, Paradise Charter Middle lags behind the higher-performing Durham Intermediate and the Chico Unified middle schools, which all rank in the top 30% of California middle schools. This may be due in part to Paradise Charter Middle's relatively more affluent student population, as indicated by its lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

6473 Clark Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969-8319

(530) 872-7277

District: Paradise Charter Middle District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1208^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

Number of students: 144

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.6%

Hispanic:

10.4%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paradise Charter Middle ranks better than 56.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.15. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paradise Charter Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Paradise Charter Middle 1208^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Paradise Charter Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Paradise Charter Middle District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paradise Charter Middle District 663^rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Paradise Charter Middle

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Rank History for all students at Paradise Charter Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	81.58	446^th	2715	83.6%
2021	80.31	143^rd	894	84.0%
2022	71.06	665^th	2740	75.7%
2023	55.99	1010^th	2802	64.0%
2024	48.15	1208^th	2777	56.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paradise Charter Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	94.13	79^th	2369	96.7%
2021	93.10	19^th	721	97.4%
2022	82.18	263^rd	2458	89.3%
2023	56.11	849^th	2549	66.7%
2024	54.20	912^th	2575	64.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Paradise Charter Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	85.48	310^th	2380	87.0%
2021	77.51	133^rd	738	82.0%
2022	76.22	507^th	2509	79.8%
2023	68.30	666^th	2547	73.9%
2024	43.40	1236^th	2546	51.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Paradise Charter Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	74.12	540^th	2407	77.6%
2021	78.19	132^nd	763	82.7%
2022	62.80	757^th	2527	70.0%
2023	43.96	1234^th	2558	51.8%
2024	51.41	1025^th	2547	59.8%

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Rank History for White students at Paradise Charter Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	64.83	550^th	1602	65.7%
2022	50.73	754^th	1555	51.5%
2023	33.65	1023^rd	1552	34.1%
2024	27.70	1100^th	1535	28.3%

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

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Paradise Charter Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	129	1	2	16	3	4	155
2020	96	0	1	20	1	4	122
2021	105	0	1	19	0	3	128
2022	117	0	0	20	0	6	143
2023	114	0	3	19	0	7	143
2024	116	0	2	15	0	11	144

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

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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 Paradise Charter Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	155	6.2	25.0	32.3
2020	122	n/a	n/a	42.6
2021	128	6.5	19.6	47.7
2022	143	6.2	23.0	39.2
2023	143	7.0	20.3	31.5
2024	144	7.0	20.5	41.7

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 Paradise Charter Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	155	6.2	25.0	32.3
2020	122	n/a	n/a	42.6
2021	128	6.5	19.6	47.7
2022	143	6.2	23.0	39.2
2023	143	7.0	20.3	31.5
2024	144	7.0	20.5	41.7

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paradise Charter Middle

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 446^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 1010^th of 2802 Middle schools	19.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paradise Charter Middle)	71.4	59.6	11.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Paradise Charter Middle)	63.3	57.7	5.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paradise Charter Middle)	65.2	35	30.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Paradise Charter Middle)	58.7	42.5	16.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paradise Charter Middle)	58.5	30	28.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Paradise Charter Middle)	61	34	27%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Paradise Charter Middle)	34.2	16	18.2%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	155	143	7.7%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	16	19	18.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	129	114	11.6%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.3%	31.5%	0.8%

Schools Near Paradise Charter Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Paradise Charter Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	6473 Clark Rd.	Paradise	95969	Butte County	Paradise Charter Middle District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 872-7277	144	7	20.5	41.7%	116 (80.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (10.4%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.6%)	48.2	1208^th of 2777 public middle schools	56.5%		56	1010^th of 2802 public middle schools	64.0%	198	23.8	23.8	39.2	51.9	23.8	39.3	21.6	53.9	28.6	35.2
Paradise Junior High	Public	7-8	5657 Recreation Dr.	Paradise	95969	Butte County	Paradise Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 872-6465	175	11	16.2	72.0%	123 (70.3%)	2 (1.1%)	35 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.9%)	18.8	2302^nd of 2777 public middle schools	17.1%		18.8	2338^th of 2802 public middle schools	16.6%	36	11.0	11.0		23.2	20.7	22.0		21.3	11.1	16.2
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High	Public	6-8	2253 Humboldt Rd.	Chico	95928	Butte County	Chico Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 895-4110	764	37	20.6	45.0%	411 (53.8%)	21 (2.7%)	173 (22.6%)	54 (7.1%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	92 (12.0%)	77.7	530^th of 2777 public middle schools	80.9%		75.8	564^th of 2802 public middle schools	79.9%	34	45.0	45.0	45.4	70.0	67.9	60.9	39.6	48.0	51.3	46.3	$10,641
Bidwell Junior High	Public	6-8	2376 North Ave.	Chico	95926	Butte County	Chico Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 891-3080	1,010	39	25.6	57.9%	571 (56.5%)	12 (1.2%)	267 (26.4%)	52 (5.1%)	10 (1.0%)	7 (0.7%)	89 (8.8%)	67	738^th of 2777 public middle schools	73.4%		71	667^th of 2802 public middle schools	76.2%	71	42.8	42.8	49.9	63.6	59.0	57.0	26.4	36.4	41.5	34.3	$10,802
Chico Junior High	Public	6-8	280 Memorial Way	Chico	95926	Butte County	Chico Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 891-3066	931	38	24.2	65.8%	376 (40.4%)	18 (1.9%)	351 (37.7%)	68 (7.3%)	10 (1.1%)	7 (0.8%)	95 (10.2%)	64.2	796^th of 2777 public middle schools	71.3%		71	669^th of 2802 public middle schools	76.1%	127	47.4	47.4	47.0	54.2	50.8	50.9	28.6	35.7	39.2	34.8	$11,564
Durham Intermediate	Public	6-8	9416 Putney Dr.	Durham	95938	Butte County	Durham Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 895-4690	224	12	18.4	36.6%	162 (72.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (22.3%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	68.4	711^th of 2777 public middle schools	74.4%		69	699^th of 2802 public middle schools	75.1%	12	44.0	44.0	47.3	46.4	50.7	48.2	47.4	43.5	41.3	44.1	$10,170
Nelson Avenue Middle	Public	6-8	2255 Sixth St.	Oroville	95965	Butte County	Thermalito Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 538-2940	457	23	20.0	84.7%	163 (35.7%)	9 (2.0%)	79 (17.3%)	151 (33.0%)	14 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	39 (8.5%)	33.5	1687^th of 2777 public middle schools	39.3%		29.1	1851^st of 2802 public middle schools	33.9%	164	28.3	28.3	29.9	30.0	35.4	31.8	14.8	25.9	25.2	21.8	$8,590
Heritage Community Day	Public	5-8	2255 Sixth St.	Oroville	95965	Butte County	Thermalito Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 538-4376	5	1	4.6		4 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)								(n/a)											$27,394
Ishi Hills Middle	Public	6-8	1 Ishi Hills Way	Oroville	95966	Butte County	Oroville City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 532-3078	335	17	19.4	74.3%	181 (54.0%)	15 (4.5%)	63 (18.8%)	11 (3.3%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (16.7%)	22.1	2164^th of 2777 public middle schools	22.1%		24.2	2089^th of 2802 public middle schools	25.4%	75	20.0	20.0	19.4	11.8	33.3	21.9	7.8	10.8	27.0	15.2	$7,489
The Studios @ Central	Public	5-8	2565 Mesa Ave.	Oroville	95966	Butte County	Oroville City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 532-3002	325	21	15.2	83.4%	132 (40.6%)	15 (4.6%)	71 (21.8%)	54 (16.6%)	12 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (12.6%)	15.2	2465^th of 2777 public middle schools	11.2%		15.8	2476^th of 2802 public middle schools	11.6%	11	16.2	16.2	10.2	28.9	18.0	19.2	7.2	13.5	6.1	9.0	$7,824

Frequently Asked Questions about Paradise Charter Middle

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What is the racial makeup of Paradise Charter Middle?

Students at Paradise Charter Middle are 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Paradise Charter Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 144 students attended Paradise Charter Middle.

Is Paradise Charter Middle a good school?

Paradise Charter Middle ranks 1208^th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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