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Elementary Schools in Paradise, California: Paradise schools average near the state. The 22.6-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data2 schools · avg 42.1/100

Paradise, California has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 42.1/100 — within 1.1 points of the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is Children's Community Charter at 47/100, where 16.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Paradise schools average 18.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.5% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
42.1
State avg: 43.2
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
22.6
24.6 – 47.2
Avg Exceeded %
18.6%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
13.5%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
2
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary2Developing
42.1/100
18.6%-1.1
High2Developing
39.6/100
9.6%-4.1
Middle2Developing
32.5/100
11.6%-7.9

How Paradise schools compare

Paradise has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 42.1/100 — within 1.1 points of the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Children's Community Charter with a Scope Score of 47 and 16.4% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Paradise schools average 18.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Paradise averages 13.5% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Paradise

1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Paradise

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Paradise Senior High
Paradise Unified Building Momentum
13.6%Solid
52/100
2Children's Community Charter
Paradise Unified Culture First
16.4%Developing
47/100
3Paradise Charter Middle
Paradise Unified Building Momentum
16.8%Developing
40/100
4Paradise Ridge Elementary
Paradise Unified Building Momentum
20.8%Developing
37/100
5Ridgeview High (Continuation)
Paradise Unified Building Momentum
5.6%Needs Support
27/100
6HomeTech Charter
Paradise Unified Building Momentum
6.5%Needs Support
25/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Paradise

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Paradise good?
Paradise's 2 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.1/100, which is within 1.1 points of the state average. 18.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Paradise?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Paradise is Children's Community Charter with a Scope Score of 47/100 and 16.4% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Paradise schools compare to the state average?
Paradise elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.1/100 — within 1.1 points of the state average of 43.2. The exceeded rate averages 18.6% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.5% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Paradise?
Paradise has 2 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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