Paramount Unified
Paramount Unified has 18 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 36.9/100 — 6.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Odyssey STEM Academy at 65/100, where 21.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,272 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 24.3%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 35.0 | 11 | 13.6% | 21.6% |
| Middle | 35.7 | 4 | 10.2% | 23.5% |
| High | 45.4 | 3 | 11.8% | 35.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Paramount Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Paramount Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 45.4.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 44.1 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 24.3%, 6.2pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.7%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Odyssey STEM Academy leads the district at 65 with 21.6% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Paramount Unified
Hidden gems: 5 schools in Paramount Unified are classified as On the Rise (5) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Paramount Unified spends $15,272 per student in current expenditures — $458 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (11)
Paramount Unified has 11 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.0 — 8.7 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -6.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Abraham Lincoln with a Scope Score of 42 and 20.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abraham Lincoln Paramount Unified Building Momentum | 42 | 20.9% | 47.3% | -16.5pp | 20.0% | 0.7% |
| 2 | Los Cerritos Paramount Unified Building Momentum | 41 | 14.0% | 43.6% | -17.7pp | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 3 | Howard Tanner Paramount Unified Building Momentum | 38 | 13.4% | 35.6% | -3.7pp | 25.3% | 0.3% |
| 4 | Jefferson Elementary Paramount Unified Building Momentum | 37 | 16.5% | 39.5% | -15.4pp | 19.9% | 0.4% |
| 5 | Wesley Gaines Paramount Unified On the Rise | 37 | 15.1% | 40.4% | +5.3pp | 21.8% | 0.5% |
| 6 | Harry Wirtz Elementary Paramount Unified Culture First | 36 | 14.6% | 30.4% | +1.2pp | 12.4% | 0.8% |
| 7 | Mark Keppel Paramount Unified Building Momentum | 34 | 11.8% | 30.1% | -3.6pp | 20.4% | 0.1% |
| 8 | Theodore Roosevelt Paramount Unified On the Rise | 34 | 11.1% | 26.8% | +6.5pp | 23.6% | 2.2% |
| 9 | Hollydale Paramount Unified Building Momentum | 33 | 12.6% | 36.5% | -1.9pp | 24.1% | 0.3% |
| 10 | Major Lynn Mokler Paramount Unified Building Momentum | 31 | 10.6% | 26.6% | -15.5pp | 21.0% | 1.5% |
| 11 | Captain Raymond Collins Paramount Unified Building Momentum | 23 | 9.0% | 23.8% | -14.7pp | 30.9% | 3.6% |
Middle Schools (4)
Paramount Unified has 4 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.7 — 4.8 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +6.8pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Paramount Park Middle with a Scope Score of 37 and 9.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paramount Park Middle Paramount Unified On the Rise | 37 | 9.6% | 32.8% | +11.3pp | 22.9% | 4.1% |
| 2 | Frank J. Zamboni Paramount Unified Building Momentum | 36 | 11.5% | 33.6% | +2.3pp | 19.0% | 3.3% |
| 3 | Alondra Middle Paramount Unified On the Rise | 35 | 10.4% | 35.4% | +8.4pp | 25.5% | 1.1% |
| 4 | Leona Jackson Paramount Unified On the Rise | 35 | 9.3% | 32.6% | +5.2pp | 26.7% | 2.9% |
High Schools (3)
Paramount Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.4 — 2.0 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Odyssey STEM Academy with a Scope Score of 65 and 21.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odyssey STEM Academy Paramount Unified Building Momentum | 65 | 21.6% | 44.3% | 15.5% | 2.5% |
| 2 | Paramount High Paramount Unified Building Momentum | 50 | 12.2% | 37.1% | 20.2% | 3.3% |
| 3 | Buena Vista High Paramount Unified Building Momentum | 21 | 1.6% | 7.9% | 70.7% | 2.9% |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Paramount Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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