- Enrollment
- 3,400
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Paramount Park Middle shrank from 565 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 062985012400 · Paramount, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 21.2:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Paramount High (3,400 students)
Paramount Park Middle shrank from 565 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Paramount Park Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paramount High
Paramount High
3,400 students
- Hollydale 794
Hollydale
794 students
- Alondra Middle 735
Alondra Middle
735 students
- Frank J. Zambo 650
Frank J. Zamboni
650 students
- This school 551
Paramount Park Middle
551 students
- Captain Raymon 522
Captain Raymond Collins
522 students
What this shows Paramount Park Middle reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paramount Park Middle compares
Paramount Park Middle is a shrinking 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$21,267
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
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.
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
District finance for Paramount Unified reports $21,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~551 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), down 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.