Is Paradise Charter a good school?

Paradise Charter ranks 1415 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Paradise Charter?

In the 2023-24 school year, 122 students attended Paradise Charter.

What is the racial makeup of Paradise Charter?

Students at Paradise Charter are 62% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 12% White, 11% Asian.

Paradise Charter

Summary:

Paradise Charter is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Modesto, California, with 122 students. It is part of the Paradise Elementary District, which is ranked 313 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paradise Charter consistently outperforms the state and its local district, Paradise Elementary, in standardized test scores across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 57.5% of Paradise Charter students were proficient or better in ELA and Math, compared to 47.04% and 35.54% statewide, respectively. However, Paradise Charter has higher chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 1.7% to 23.6% over the past few years, which is an area of concern. The school also serves a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.28% to 88.18% over the past few years, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When comparing Paradise Charter to nearby schools, it significantly outperforms the Modesto City Elementary schools, which have much lower test scores and higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch eligibility. The nearby Hart-Ransom Elementary, which is also a public school, performs similarly to Paradise Charter in many academic metrics, suggesting the two schools may be serving student populations with comparable needs and challenges. Overall, Paradise Charter appears to be a high-performing school that is effectively serving its student population, despite the socioeconomic challenges they face.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

3361 California Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358-8337

(209) 524-0184

District: Paradise Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1415^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 27.1

Number of students: 122

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.3%

Two or more races:

13.9%

White:

12.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paradise Charter ranks better than 75.9% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.85. (See more...)

Compare Details Paradise Charter ranks better than 74.7% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.69. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Paradise Charter is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.3%), two or more races (13.9%), White (12.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paradise Charter is 27.1. (See more...)

Compare Paradise Charter employs 4.5 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paradise Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Paradise Charter 1415^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Paradise Charter in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Paradise Charter 703^rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Paradise Charter in the ranking list.)

Paradise Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Paradise Elementary 313^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Paradise Charter

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Paradise Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2008	54.27	2150^th	5113	58.0%
2009	51.07	2418^th	5193	53.4%
2010	68.63	1533^rd	5314	71.2%
2011	67.31	1622^nd	5377	69.8%
2012	56.52	2236^th	5390	58.5%
2013	73.73	1393^rd	5530	74.8%
2015	42.63	2874^th	5611	48.8%
2016	54.53	2265^th	5614	59.7%
2017	48.35	2648^th	5692	53.5%
2018	66.39	1743^rd	5662	69.2%
2019	57.13	2205^th	5789	61.9%
2021	48.67	663^rd	1417	53.2%
2022	58.17	2113^th	5883	64.1%
2023	68.91	1624^th	5874	72.4%
2024	73.85	1415^th	5862	75.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paradise Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.30	374^th	1110	66.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Paradise Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	83.00	593^rd	4963	88.1%
2024	73.72	1001^st	5102	80.4%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Paradise Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2009	24.46	1619^th	2063	21.5%
2010	55.08	904^th	2179	58.5%
2011	45.22	1222^nd	2236	45.3%
2012	60.45	811^th	2259	64.1%
2013	65.26	730^th	2379	69.3%
2015	66.93	718^th	2477	71.0%
2016	65.84	736^th	2497	70.5%
2018	72.41	592^nd	2480	76.1%
2019	82.30	429^th	2715	84.2%
2021	81.49	128^th	894	85.7%
2022	68.99	705^th	2740	74.3%
2023	73.24	614^th	2802	78.1%
2024	68.69	703^rd	2777	74.7%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Paradise Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	96.03	57^th	2213	97.4%
2022	68.45	538^th	2359	77.2%

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Data source: test scores: California 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: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Paradise Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	36	2	1	31	2	n/a	n/a	72
2008	42	1	1	58	3	n/a	n/a	105
2009	46	0	2	54	2	0	7	111
2010	39	0	3	52	2	2	2	100
2011	13	0	2	13	0	0	18	46
2012	0	0	0	7	0	0	100	107
2013	1	0	0	9	0	0	95	105
2014	1	0	0	32	0	0	88	121
2015	0	0	0	41	0	0	80	121
2016	0	0	0	35	0	0	80	115
2017	2	1	0	37	0	0	73	113
2018	0	0	1	71	0	0	30	102
2019	21	3	5	82	0	0	0	111
2020	5	1	0	76	0	0	23	105
2021	10	1	1	80	0	0	18	110
2022	14	1	2	73	1	0	18	109
2023	18	0	13	72	1	0	18	122
2024	15	0	13	76	1	0	17	122

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 Paradise Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	72	3.0	24.0	36.1
2008	105	3.0	35.0	41
2009	111	3.0	37.0	59.5
2010	100	3.0	33.3	86
2011	46	n/a	n/a	93.5
2012	107	2.2	47.5	2.8
2013	105	n/a	n/a	14.3
2014	121	2.7	44.0	56.2
2015	121	3.0	40.3	30.6
2016	115	4.0	28.7	60.9
2017	113	4.5	25.1	61.1
2018	102	4.5	22.6	67.6
2019	111	4.5	24.6	64.9
2020	105	n/a	n/a	97.1
2021	110	4.5	24.4	88.2
2022	109	4.5	24.2	41.3
2023	122	4.5	27.1	65.6
2024	122	4.5	27.1	62.3

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	72	3.0	24.0	36.1
2008	105	3.0	35.0	41
2009	111	3.0	37.0	59.5
2010	100	3.0	33.3	86
2011	46	n/a	n/a	93.5
2012	107	2.2	47.5	2.8
2013	105	n/a	n/a	14.3
2014	121	2.7	44.0	56.2
2015	121	3.0	40.3	30.6
2016	115	4.0	28.7	60.9
2017	113	4.5	25.1	61.1
2018	102	4.5	22.6	67.6
2019	111	4.5	24.6	64.9
2020	105	n/a	n/a	97.1
2021	110	4.5	24.4	88.2
2022	109	4.5	24.2	41.3
2023	122	4.5	27.1	65.6
2024	122	4.5	27.1	62.3

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.

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