Paramount Park Middle School
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Paramount Park Middle School
Paramount Park Middle School is a vibrant and diverse learning community located in the heart of the city. Our school is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment for all students. We strive to create an environment where all students can feel a sense of belonging and reach their full potential.
At Paramount Park Middle School, we offer a wide variety of educational programs and activities to meet the needs of all students. Our curriculum is designed to challenge and engage students, while also providing them with the necessary support to be successful. We offer a variety of clubs, sports teams and after school activities, as well as an array of extracurricular programs.
At Paramount Park Middle School, we believe in fostering a sense of community and collaboration. We work hard to create an environment where everyone feels respected and included. We also strive to create a culture of mutual respect and understanding among our students and staff.
At Paramount Park Middle School, we are committed to developing the whole child. We recognize the importance of social-emotional learning, and strive to create an environment where students can develop their emotional, social and academic skills. We also strive to develop our students’ leadership skills and promote a culture of service and civic engagement.
At Paramount Park Middle School, we are proud of our commitment to excellence and our dedication to our students. We strive to create a learning environment that is safe, supportive and engaging, and we are committed to helping our students reach their highest potential.
Address:
14608 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723Phone:
(562) 602-8052
Site:
Grades:
6 – 8
Enrollment:
628 students
Overview Paramount Park Middle School
Paramount Park Middle School serves 628 students in grades 6-8.
Paramount Park Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Paramount Park Middle School
Paramount Park Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Paramount Park Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.