Paradise Junior High
Paradise, CA · Paradise Unified · Grades 6-8
794th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 39%▲ Improving
Paradise Junior High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Paradise Junior High 794th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 39% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2015 to 39th in 2025 — improving.
Paradise Junior High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 172 students tested
Paradise Junior High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 175 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.7% | 70.3% | ▼ 4.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.7% | 20.0% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.0% | 6.9% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Paradise Junior High
Typical home value $335K in zip 95969 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Paradise Junior High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Paradise Charter MiddleParadise Unified · 1.8 mi away · charter407th of 1,294
ELA 53% · Math 41% - 8Marsh (Harry M.) Junior HighChico Unified · 9.7 mi away320th of 1,294
ELA 64% · Math 43% - 7Bidwell Junior HighChico Unified · 12 mi away444th of 1,294
ELA 53% · Math 36% - 7Chico Junior HighChico Unified · 12.1 mi away468th of 1,294
ELA 52% · Math 35% - 8Durham IntermediateDurham Unified · 12.4 mi away388th of 1,294
ELA 53% · Math 44% - 4Nelson Avenue MiddleThermalito Union Elementary · 15.7 mi away787th of 1,294
ELA 39% · Math 23% - –Heritage Community DayThermalito Union Elementary · 16.1 mi away
- 2Ishi Hills MiddleOroville City Elementary · 17.5 mi away1,052nd of 1,294
ELA 32% · Math 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Paradise Junior High in?
Paradise Junior High is part of the Paradise Unified district in Paradise, California.
Is Paradise Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Paradise Junior High 794th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Paradise Junior High?
White 70%, Hispanic 20%, Two or more races 7%, American Indian 2% (175 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Paradise Junior High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95969 is $335K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.