Leona Jackson
Paramount, CA · Paramount Unified · Grades 6-8
735th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 43%▲ Improving
Leona Jackson ranking
SchoolRow ranks Leona Jackson 735th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 43% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2015 to 43th in 2025 — improving.
Leona Jackson test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 506 students tested
Leona Jackson students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 613 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.7% | 73.2% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Black | 16.3% | 21.5% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 3.5% | 2.0% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| White | 1.9% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Leona Jackson
Typical home value $649K in zip 90723 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Leona Jackson
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Frank J. ZamboniParamount Unified · 0.5 mi away713th of 1,294
ELA 43% · Math 24% - 3Hamilton MiddleLong Beach Unified · 0.5 mi away933rd of 1,294
ELA 39% · Math 14% - 5Alondra MiddleParamount Unified · 1.2 mi away668th of 1,294
ELA 48% · Math 23% - 5Paramount Park MiddleParamount Unified · 1.3 mi away737th of 1,294
ELA 44% · Math 21% - 7Whaley MiddleCompton Unified · 1.5 mi away422nd of 1,294
ELA 45% · Math 47% - 10Early College MiddleCompton Unified · 2.1 mi away52nd of 1,294
ELA 89% · Math 67% - 4Lindbergh STEM AcademyLong Beach Unified · 2.2 mi away842nd of 1,294
ELA 35% · Math 23% - 4Bridges Preparatory AcademyLos Angeles County Office of Education · 2.5 mi away · charter873rd of 1,294
ELA 38% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Leona Jackson in?
Leona Jackson is part of the Paramount Unified district in Paramount, California.
Is Leona Jackson a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Leona Jackson 735th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Leona Jackson?
Hispanic 73%, Black 22%, Two or more races 2%, Asian 2% (613 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Leona Jackson cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90723 is $649K 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.