Serving 188 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Paramount Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1048 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
43%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
43%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Paramount Education Studies Inc (79205) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paramount Academy's ranking?
Paramount Academy is ranked #1048 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Paramount Academy?
188 students attend Paramount Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Paramount Academy students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Paramount Academy offer ?
Paramount Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Paramount Academy part of?
Paramount Academy is part of Paramount Education Studies Inc (79205) School District.
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