Enrollment
143
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paradise, CA
Paradise Charter Middle
Federal NCES profile for Paradise Charter Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060230404403Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paradise Charter Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Paradise · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paradise Charter Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Charter Middle ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Paradise, CA.
School address
District: Paradise Charter Middle District · California
NCES ID 060230404403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paradise Charter Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paradise Charter Middle
Paradise Charter Middle is a small charter middle school in Paradise, California, enrolling 143 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 143 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 178 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #148, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Paradise Charter Middle District spends $9,497 per pupil, 42% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Paradise's middle schools, it stands alongside Paradise Junior High (197 students): Paradise Charter Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.4:1 vs 21.9:1).
Paradise Charter Middle District is a single-school charter district, so Paradise Charter Middle operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Paradise Charter Middle compares
Paradise Charter Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Paradise Charter Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paradise Charter Middle District, which includes Paradise Charter Middle.
$9,497
Per student
-42%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 65.8%
Federal 2.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar middle schools in Paradise
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~143 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Paradise Charter Middle
How many students attend Paradise Charter Middle?
Paradise Charter Middle has 143 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paradise, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Charter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Charter Middle is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paradise Charter Middle?
28.0% of students at Paradise Charter Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paradise Charter Middle?
The largest demographic group at Paradise Charter Middle is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Paradise, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paradise Charter Middle?
Paradise Charter Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paradise Charter Middle rank among public schools in Paradise?
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Charter Middle ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Paradise, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Paradise on the city page.
Is Paradise Charter Middle a good school?
Paradise Charter Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Paradise Charter Middle District?
None; Paradise Charter Middle District is a single-school charter district, and Paradise Charter Middle is its only campus.
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