School Profile · Paradise
Paradise Charter Middle: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
Paradise Charter posts 47% meeting the standard against 39% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
6473 Clark Road, 95928 (opens in new tab)·Paradise Unified·Paradise·Grades 6-8·143 students·51% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(530) 872-7277·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
40
📈 On the Rise · Developing
ranked #985 statewide · #2 of 3 in Paradise Unified
Paradise Charter Middle scores 40 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 56th percentile of 2,238 California middle schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “47% proficient” and call it done. Paradise Charter deserves a closer read. The school sits in Paradise, where more than half of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 0.3% suspension rate — versus 3.7% statewide.
As a charter, Paradise Charter enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
22%
34%
44%
Grade 6 · 56% proficient
8%
42%
50%
Grade 7 · 50% proficient
19%
35%
46%
Grade 8 · 54% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding falls 2.7pp across grades; the floor slips 2.3pp. The state average falls 0.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
16.8%
State 16.8%
0.0pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
46.5%
State 39.3%
7.2pp above state avg
Growth (G6→G8)
+13.8pp
State +1.5pp
Scores improve across grades
Chronic absenteeism
20.6%
State 18.5%
2.1pp above state avg
Suspension rate
0.3%
State 3.7%
3.3pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 36
Children's Community Charter
Paradise Unified · 1.2 mi
Developing
47/100
Paradise Ridge Elementary
Paradise Unified · 0.8 mi
Developing
37/100
HomeTech Charter
Paradise Unified · 2 mi
Needs Support
25/100
Nearby High Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 40
Paradise Senior High
Paradise Unified · 1.2 mi
Solid
52/100
Ridgeview High (Continuation)
Paradise Unified · 1.1 mi
Needs Support
27/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic12.6%
White79.7%
Asian1.4%
Other6.3%
GenderFemale 46.1%Male 53.9%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 51.0% (13pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
143
717 below CA avg (~860)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
1 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,718
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$57,726 – $118,325
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Paradise Charter Middle in Paradise, 45.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 29.0% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Paradise Charter Middle outperforms its district average for low-income students by 16.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (30.7% Math proficient); White students (50.0% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 9.4 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 75 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Math · Low-Income−10.2pp
29.7% vs 40.0% overall · n=75
3 more gaps by subject
ELA · Low-Income−9.4pp
43.9% vs 53.3% overall · n=75
ELA Exceeded · Low-Income−9.9pp
6.4% vs 16.3% overall · n=75
Math Exceeded · Low-Income−8.0pp
9.2% vs 17.3% overall · n=75
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income75 tested
ELA 45.3%·Math 30.7%· +16.3pp vs district
White112 tested
ELA 50.0%·Math 39.3%· +16.3pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency rises by 19.4pp from grade 6 to grade 8 at this school. District average: +15.2pp.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$65K
$20K below CA median
Median Home Value
$503K
$156K below CA median
Bachelor's+
42%
7pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
15.9 years avg experience
7 teachers · 14% first-year
Teacher Credentials
42% fully credentialed
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
16.8%
↓ vs CA 16.8% · 50th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
46.5%
↑ vs CA 39.3% · 56th pctile
Growth (G6→G8) · 15%
+13.8pp
↑ vs CA +1.5pp · 39th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
20.6%
↓ vs CA 18.5% · 47th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.3%
↑ vs CA 3.7% · 63th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 41 | 22% | 34% | 15% | 29% | 56% | +10 |
| Grade 7 | 50 | 8% | 42% | 24% | 26% | 50% | +2 |
| Grade 8 | 52 | 19% | 35% | 27% | 19% | 54% | +8 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 41 | 15% | 17% | 29% | 39% | 32% | −3 |
| Grade 7 | 50 | 10% | 16% | 38% | 36% | 26% | −8 |
| Grade 8 | 52 | 27% | 35% | 15% | 23% | 62% | +29 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 52 | 21% | 31% | 46% | 2% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 75 | 45.3% | +16 | +7 |
| White | 112 | 50.0% | +16 | −12 |
03Peer comparison · nearest middle schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Charter Middle ← | — | 40 | 16.8% | 46.5% | +13.8 | 0.3% |
| California average | — | 40 | 16.8% | 39.3% | +1.5 | 3.7% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #462 → #795 → #1228 → #1502 → #985
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,238 middle schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise Charter Middle a good middle school?
Paradise Charter Middle has a Scope Score of 40 out of 100, placing it in the 56th percentile of California middle schools and ranked #985 statewide. 16.8% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is near the California average of 16.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for middle schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Paradise Charter Middle's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 46.5% of students at Paradise Charter Middle met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 16.8% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 29.7% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 16.8% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 286 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Paradise Charter Middle rank in California?
Paradise Charter Middle ranks #985 among California middle schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 56th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 6 to grade 8 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Paradise Charter Middle getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Paradise Charter Middle increases by 13.8 percentage points from Grade 6 to grade 8 growth. This upward trajectory suggests the school is adding measurable value — students leave with higher proficiency rates than they entered with. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the middle Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Paradise Charter Middle?
20.6% of students at Paradise Charter Middle are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 18.5%. The suspension rate is 0.3%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Paradise Charter Middle compare to other schools in Paradise?
Paradise Charter Middle scores 40/100 (56th percentile) among California middle schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 143 students. Use the schools in Paradise page or the map view to compare all middle schools nearby.
How does Paradise Charter Middle serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Paradise Charter Middle in Paradise, 45.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 29.0% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Paradise Charter Middle outperforms its district average for low-income students by 16.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (30.7% Math proficient); White students (50.0% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 9.4 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 75 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.