At a glance
Reported students
143
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
143
Paradise Charter Middle: 143 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
20.4:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 143
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.9:1
What the reported data says about Paradise Charter Middle
Paradise Charter Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Paradise. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Paradise Charter Middle District. NCES reports 143 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, close to the California median of 21:1 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 (79.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.6%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Paradise Charter Middle
- 1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 7 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.7%
- Hispanic12.6%
- Black0%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Paradise Charter Middle
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 Unified Special Education Other · Paradise Unified | Not reported | — | 0.6 mi |
| Ponderosa Elementary Elementary · Paradise Unified | KG–05 | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| Paradise Ridge Elementary Elementary · Paradise Unified | KG–06 | 496 | 0.9 mi |
| Ridgeview High (Continuation) High · Paradise Unified | 09–12 | 51 | 1.1 mi |
| Paradise Senior High High · Paradise Unified | 09–12 | 495 | 1.2 mi |
| Paradise Junior High Middle · Paradise Unified | 07–08 | 197 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Paradise Charter Middle
What grades does Paradise Charter Middle serve?
Paradise Charter Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Paradise Charter Middle District.
How many students attend Paradise Charter Middle?
Paradise Charter Middle reported 143 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 143 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Paradise Charter Middle?
The calculated ratio is 20.4:1, based on 143 students and 7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Paradise Charter Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Paradise Charter Middle is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Paradise Charter Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Paradise Charter Middle in?
Paradise Charter Middle is part of Paradise Charter Middle District, based in Paradise, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Paradise Charter Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Paradise Unified Special Education (0.6 mi), Ponderosa Elementary (0.9 mi), Paradise Ridge Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.