Serving 203 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Paragon Collegiate Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paragon Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Paragon Collegiate Academy's student population of 203 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paragon Collegiate Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paragon Collegiate Academy is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6081 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
37%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
47%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paragon Collegiate Academy's ranking?
Paragon Collegiate Academy is ranked #6081 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Paragon Collegiate Academy often compared to?
Paragon Collegiate Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Kynoch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Paragon Collegiate Academy?
203 students attend Paragon Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Paragon Collegiate Academy students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paragon Collegiate Academy?
Paragon Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Paragon Collegiate Academy offer ?
Paragon Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Paragon Collegiate Academy part of?
Paragon Collegiate Academy is part of Paragon Collegiate Academy School District.
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