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7220 Jackson Street, Paramount, CA 90723-4378
Summary
Leona Jackson is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 42nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 43.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 22.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 43.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 22.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 606/1,204 (50th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 801/1,204 (34th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 517 |
| Low-Income Students | 504 (97.5%) |
| English Learners | 73 (14.1%) |
School Website
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.7 points from last year and rose 6.8 points over the full period. Math rose 1.5 points from last year and rose 7.2 points over the full period.
•Math +7.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 36.6% to 49.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 606 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 5.0 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
13.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 37.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 27% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 8% to 22%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 16.1% to 25.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 801 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 0.2 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 18.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Leona Jackson compare within the district?
Leona Jackson is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 4 6–8 schools in Paramount Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Leona Jackson rank in California?
Leona Jackson ranks No. 606 of 1,204 in reading and No. 801 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Leona Jackson compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 4 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.9% meet the reading standard and 22.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Leona Jackson compare with other schools in Paramount?
Leona Jackson is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 4 6–8 schools in Paramount with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ParamountHow does Leona Jackson compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Leona Jackson is No. 139 in reading and No. 190 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Leona JacksonThis school | 22.4% | 43.7% |
| Alondra Middle | 25.4% | 45.6% |
| Frank J. Zamboni | 27.7% | 39.2% |
