At a glance
Reported students
696
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,028
Paradise Honors Middle School: 696 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
18.3:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Paradise Honors Middle School
Paradise Honors Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Surprise. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Paragon Management Inc. (5180). NCES reports 696 students for 2024–25.
Among 211 middle schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 498 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, close to the Arizona median of 18.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Paradise Honors Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.1%
- Hispanic26.4%
- Black3.9%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial8.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Paragon Management Inc. (5180)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Paradise Honors High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,028 reported students
Paradise Honors Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,264 reported students
Public schools near Paradise Honors Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Honors High School High · Charter · Paragon Management Inc. (5180) | 09–12 | 1,028 | 0.1 mi |
| West-MEC Paradise Honors High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 09–12 | 0 | 0.1 mi |
| Imagine Surprise Middle Middle · Charter · Imagine Middle at Surprise Inc. (88372) | 06–08 | 248 | 2.4 mi |
| Western Sky Middle School Middle · Litchfield Elementary District (4281) | 05–08 | 952 | 8.4 mi |
| Verrado Middle School Middle · Litchfield Elementary District (4281) | 05–08 | 731 | 8.4 mi |
| Wigwam Creek Middle School Middle · Litchfield Elementary District (4281) | 05–08 | 782 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Paradise Honors Middle School
What grades does Paradise Honors Middle School serve?
Paradise Honors Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Paragon Management Inc. (5180).
How many students attend Paradise Honors Middle School?
Paradise Honors Middle School reported 696 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Paradise Honors Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 696 students and 38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Paradise Honors Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Paradise Honors Middle School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Paradise Honors Middle School in?
Paradise Honors Middle School is part of Paragon Management Inc. (5180), based in Surprise, AZ, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Paradise Honors Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Paradise Honors High School (0.1 mi), West-MEC Paradise Honors (0.1 mi), Imagine Surprise Middle (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.