Paradise Charter Middle vs Ponderosa 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
Ponderosa Elementary
Paradise · Public elementary · Grades K–5
0 students
| Measure | Paradise Charter Middle Paradise, California | Ponderosa Elementary Paradise, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #216 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #4024 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 143 | 0 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 0 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Paradise | Paradise |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paradise Charter Middle is a charter school while Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Paradise Charter Middle and Ponderosa Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Paradise and Paradise in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paradise Charter Middle: 143. Ponderosa Elementary: 0. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paradise Charter Middle and Ponderosa Elementary rank in California?
Paradise Charter Middle is 216th of 1,334 and Ponderosa Elementary is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).