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6473 Clark Road, Paradise, CA 95928-8319
Summary
Paradise Charter Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 56th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 45.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 35.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 45.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 35.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 579/1,204 (52nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 484/1,204 (60th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 143 |
| Low-Income Students | 73 (51.0%) |
| English Learners | 0 (0.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 8.1 points from last year and rose 5.7 points over the full period. Math fell 4.9 points from last year and rose 0.5 points over the full period.
•Math +0.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 39.6% to 52.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 49% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.8-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 38% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 25%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 31.3% to 41.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 41% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.6-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Paradise Charter Middle compare within the district?
Paradise Charter Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Paradise Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Paradise Charter Middle rank in California?
Paradise Charter Middle ranks No. 579 of 1,204 in reading and No. 484 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 Paradise Charter Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 33.9% meet the reading standard and 23.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Paradise Charter Middle compare with other schools in Paradise?
Paradise Charter Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Paradise with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ParadiseHow does Paradise Charter Middle compare with other schools in Butte County?
Paradise Charter Middle is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 10 6–8 schools in Butte County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Butte CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise Charter MiddleThis school | 35.7% | 45.0% |
| Paradise Junior High | 20.9% | 36.1% |
