The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (09-10)
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(09-10)13%
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(09-10)7%
50%
Black
(09-10)n/a
7%
White
(09-10)80%
27%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
60%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Paragon/avalon Independent Study?
15 students attend Paragon/avalon Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Paragon/avalon Independent Study students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Paragon/avalon Independent Study offer ?
Paragon/avalon Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Paragon/avalon Independent Study part of?
Paragon/avalon Independent Study is part of Del Norte County Office Of Education School District.
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