- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paradise, CA
Paradise Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Paradise Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062982004639
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paradise Junior High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Paradise · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paradise Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Junior High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Paradise, CA.
School address
District: Paradise Unified · California
NCES ID 062982004639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Paradise Junior High grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 062982004639 · Paradise, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 21.9:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Paradise Ridge Elementary (496 students)
Paradise Junior High grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Paradise Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paradise Ridge
Paradise Ridge Elementary
496 students
- Paradise Senio
Paradise Senior High
495 students
- Cedarwood Elem
Cedarwood Elementary
271 students
- This school 197
Paradise Junior High
197 students
- Pine Ridge 179
Pine Ridge
179 students
- Ridgeview High 51
Ridgeview High (Continuation)
51 students
What this shows Paradise Junior High reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paradise Junior High compares
Paradise Junior High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$23,418
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Paradise Junior High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Paradise Unified reports $23,418 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paradise Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Ridge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paradise Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedarwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Ridge | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paradise Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar middle schools in Paradise
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~197 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paradise Junior High
How many students attend Paradise Junior High?
Paradise Junior High has 197 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paradise, CA. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 175 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Junior High is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paradise Junior High?
64.0% of students at Paradise Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paradise Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Paradise Junior High is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Paradise, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paradise Junior High?
Paradise Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paradise Junior High rank among public schools in Paradise?
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Junior High ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Paradise Unified?
Besides Paradise Junior High, Paradise Unified also operates Paradise Ridge Elementary (496 students), Paradise Senior High (495 students), and Cedarwood Elementary (271 students). See the Paradise Unified district page for the complete list.