Enrollment
551
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paramount, CA
Paramount Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for Paramount Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062985012400
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paramount Park Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Paramount · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Paramount Park Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paramount Park Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Paramount, CA.
School address
District: Paramount Unified · California
NCES ID 062985012400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paramount Park Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paramount Park Middle
Paramount Park Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Paramount, California, enrolling 551 students.
At 21.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 551 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 2,179 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #201, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 184 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Paramount's middle schools, it stands alongside Alondra Middle (735 students): Paramount Park Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.2:1 vs 18.8:1).
Paramount Unified also operates Paramount High (3,400 students) and Hollydale (794 students) alongside Paramount Park Middle.
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 Paramount Park Middle compares
Paramount Park 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
54.3%
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
$18,707
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 89.3%
African American 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Paramount Park Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paramount Unified, which includes Paramount Park Middle.
$18,707
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.4%
State 67.2%
Federal 15.4%
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.
How Paramount Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollydale | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alondra Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank J. Zamboni | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Captain Raymond Collins | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paramount Park Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,400
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Paramount
2 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 (~551 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Paramount Park Middle
How many students attend Paramount Park Middle?
Paramount Park Middle has 551 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paramount, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paramount Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Paramount Park Middle is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Paramount Park Middle?
78.9% of students at Paramount Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paramount Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at Paramount Park Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment, in Paramount, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paramount Park Middle?
Paramount Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paramount Park Middle rank among middle schools in Paramount?
By Resource Investment Index, Paramount Park Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Paramount, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Paramount on the city page.
Is Paramount Park Middle a good school?
Paramount Park Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Paramount Unified?
Besides Paramount Park Middle, Paramount Unified also operates Paramount High (3,400 students), Hollydale (794 students), and Alondra Middle (735 students). See the Paramount Unified district page for the complete list.
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