Paradise Elementary
3361 California Avenue, Modesto, CA 95358-8337
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 87th percentile among comparable California schools.
60.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
60.9% of students met California's math standard but is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 60.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 373/1,734 (79th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 88/1,735 (95th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 13:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 59 |
| Low-Income Students | 42 (71.2%) |
| English Learners | 16 (27.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.5 points from last year and rose 5.9 points over the full period. Math fell 9.9 points from last year and fell 4.1 points over the full period.
•Math -4.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
58.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 38.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–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 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 60% to 60%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
66.7% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.4-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
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Elementary compare within the district?
Paradise Elementary is No. 1 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 Elementary rank in California?
Paradise Elementary ranks No. 373 of 1,734 in reading and No. 88 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 Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 2 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.4% meet the reading standard and 51.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Paradise Elementary compare with other schools in Modesto?
Paradise Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–8 schools in Modesto with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ModestoHow does Paradise Elementary compare with other schools in Stanislaus County?
Paradise Elementary is No. 3 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 ElementaryThis school | 60.9% | 60.9% |
| Paradise Charter | 56.3% | 57.5% |
| Great Valley Academy | 28.1% | 35.4% |
