Paradise Charter
3361 California Avenue, Modesto, CA 95358-8337
Summary
Paradise Charter is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 81st percentile among comparable California schools.
57.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
56.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 57.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 56.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 457/1,734 (74th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 197/1,735 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 118 |
| Low-Income Students | 74 (62.7%) |
| English Learners | 32 (27.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.0 points from last year and was unchanged over the full period. Math rose 0.3 points from last year and fell 1.3 points over the full period. The latest results include grade 4, which was not included in the previous year.
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 45.5% to 62.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
30.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 64.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 46% to 46%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 47.4% to 71.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.0-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 60.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–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 compare within the district?
Paradise Charter is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Paradise Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Paradise Charter rank in California?
Paradise Charter ranks No. 457 of 1,734 in reading and No. 197 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Paradise Charter compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 2 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.2% meet the reading standard and 48.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Paradise Charter compare with other schools in Modesto?
Paradise Charter is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–8 schools in Modesto with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ModestoHow does Paradise Charter compare with other schools in Stanislaus County?
Paradise Charter is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 13 K–8 schools in Stanislaus County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Stanislaus CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise CharterThis school | 56.3% | 57.5% |
| Paradise Elementary | 60.9% | 60.9% |
| Great Valley Academy | 28.1% | 35.4% |
