Paradise Charter Middle vs Paradise Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paradise Charter Middle
Paradise · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
143 students
Paradise Ridge Elementary
Paradise · Public elementary · Grades K–6
496 students
| Measure | Paradise Charter Middle Paradise, California | Paradise Ridge Elementary Paradise, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 1,334 | #2970 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4024 of 15,369 | #35871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 143 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Paradise | Paradise |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paradise Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 34.1).
- •Paradise Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 58.7%).
- •Paradise Charter Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.6).
- •Paradise Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 496 students compared with 143.
- •Paradise Charter Middle is a charter school while Paradise Ridge Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise Charter Middle better than Paradise Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paradise Charter Middle ranks higher (66.9 vs 34.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Paradise Charter Middle and Paradise Ridge Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Paradise and Paradise in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paradise Charter Middle: 143. Paradise Ridge Elementary: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paradise Charter Middle and Paradise Ridge Elementary rank in California?
Paradise Charter Middle is 216th of 1,334 and Paradise Ridge Elementary is 2970th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).