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Paradise Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 182 students in Paradise Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Paradise Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
182 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Paradise Elementary School District, which is ranked #564 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#510 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
7%
12%
# Hispanic Students
118 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
56%
# Black Students
n/a
286,112 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
25 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
14%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
19
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
24
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,302 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,236 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,302
$19,974
Spending / Student
$13,236
$18,396
Best Paradise Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3361 California Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Grades: K-8
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
Paradise Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3361 California Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paradise Elementary School District?
Paradise Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 182 students.
What is the rank of Paradise Elementary School District?
Paradise Elementary School District is ranked #564 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paradise Elementary School District?
65% of Paradise Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paradise Elementary School District?
Paradise Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Paradise Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,236 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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