At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
551
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
96%+31pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Paramount Park Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Paramount, California. The school enrolls 551 students. It is part of the Paramount Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictParamount Unified
County6037
CityParamount
ZIP90723
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062985012400
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment551
White2.1%
Hispanic / Latino89.6%
Black / African American5.8%
Asian1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races0.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
2.1%
Hispanic
89.6%
Black
5.8%
Asian
1.4%
Two+
0.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.