Paramount Unified School District
- 15110 CALIFORNIA AVE
- PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
- (562) 602-6000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 55.3% | 71.2% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,248 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 21.7 | 20.8 |
| Number of Schools | 22 | - |
| Number of Students | 15,913 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 735 | - |
District Test Scores
CST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 2 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2008 | 35.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 59.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 29.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 24.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 62.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 44.0% | 55.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 62.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 34.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 43.0% | 51.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 24.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2009 | 20.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 18.0% | 46.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2008 | 32.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 29.0% | 44.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 41.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 41.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 25.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2008 | 38.0% | 45.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 9.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 30.0% | |
| CST History - Social Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 21.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 52.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.0% | 22.0% | |
| 2009 | 27.0% | 21.0% | |
| 2008 | 25.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 52.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 38.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 10.0% | 19.0% | |
| 2009 | 6.0% | 15.0% | |
| 2008 | 6.0% | 5.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 36.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 13.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 20.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 37.0% | |
| 2008 | 52.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 20.0% | 34.0% | |
| 2008 | 24.0% | 35.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 64.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 32.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 31.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 8.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 14.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2008 | 16.0% | 12.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 16.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2009 | 14.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2008 | 26.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 37.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 31.0% | 40.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 24.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 22.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 21.0% | 33.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 7.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2009 | 14.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2008 | 2.0% | 5.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 13.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 37.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2008 | 20.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 17.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 14.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 8.0% | 39.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 24.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 25.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2008 | 34.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 26.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2008 | 24.0% | 37.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 3.0% | 6.0% | |
| 2009 | 5.0% | 7.0% | |
| 2008 | 3.0% | 6.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 9.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 4.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 6.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST U.S. History Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 21.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 22.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 10.0% | 15.0% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 3.0% | 9.0% | |
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 22.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 29.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 32.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 33.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2008 | 44.0% | 32.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 8.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 26.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 18.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 19.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 18.0% | 24.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 10.0% | 16.0% | |
| 2009 | 5.0% | 13.0% | |
| 2008 | 6.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 9.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 5.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2008 | 8.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2009 | 28.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 25.0% | 33.0% | |
Source: CA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 15,913 | 21.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,195 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,151 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,166 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,162 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,167 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,189 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,178 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,258 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,236 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,432 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,322 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,192 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,188 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 46 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 259 |
| Hispanic | 13,519 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,522 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 330 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 8,058 |
| Female | 7,778 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 735 | 21.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 58 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 456 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 209 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 13 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 135 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 8 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 32 |
| Elementary | 17 |
| Secondary | 15 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | - |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 434 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 8 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 44 |
| School Administrators | 37 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 89 |
| Student Support Services | 36 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 221 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $166,740,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $26,946,000 | 16.2% |
| Property Tax | $11,411,000 | 6.8% |
| Other School Systems | $7,188,000 | 4.3% |
| Cities and Counties | $169,000 | 0.1% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $3,000 | 0.00% |
| School Lunch | $593,000 | 0.4% |
| Interest Earnings | $2,866,000 | 1.7% |
| Miscellaneous | $4,716,000 | 2.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $121,427,000 | 72.8% |
| General Formula Assistance | $82,726,000 | 49.6% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $2,253,000 | 1.4% |
| Special Education Programs | $121,000 | 0.07% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $5,459,000 | 3.3% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $145,000 | 0.09% |
| School Lunch Programs | $615,000 | 0.4% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $4,524,000 | 2.7% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,575,000 | 0.9% |
| Other Programs | $20,113,000 | 12.1% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $3,896,000 | 2.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $18,367,000 | 11.0% |
| Through State - Title I | $6,406,000 | 3.8% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,957,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $996,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $113,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $49,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $205,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $354,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $6,765,000 | 4.1% |
| Through State - Other | $522,000 | 0.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $147,531,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $87,777,000 | 59.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $50,309,000 | 34.1% |
| Student Support | $5,972,000 | 3.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $8,003,000 | 4.8% |
| General Administration Support | $1,032,000 | 0.6% |
| School Administration Support | $11,445,000 | 6.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $14,823,000 | 8.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,523,000 | 1.5% |
| Other Support Services | $6,511,000 | 3.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $9,445,000 | 6.4% |
| Food Services | $7,762,000 | 4.7% |
| Enterprise Operations | $1,683,000 | 1.0% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 55.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 730 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 216 | 4.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Paramount Unified School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 22
- Students: 15,913
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 735
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| ABRAHAM LINCOLN SCHOOL | ||||
15324 California
Paramount, CA Public | KG-5 | 563 | 21.2 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ALONDRA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
16200 Downey Ave
Paramount, CA Public | 6-8 | 933 | 25.2 |  Review This School |
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| ALONDRA SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
16200 South Downey Ave
Paramount, CA Public | KG-8 | - | - |  4 out of 5 10 Reviews |
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| BUENA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3717 Michelson St
Lakewood, CA Public | 9-12 | 237 | 19.8 | Review This School |
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| CAPTAIN RAYMOND COLLINS SCHOOL | ||||
6125 Coke St
Long Beach, CA Public | KG-5 | 666 | 20.2 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| FRANK J. ZAMBONI SCHOOL | ||||
15733 South Orange Ave
Paramount, CA Public | 6-8 | 930 | 23.3 | Review This School |
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| HARRY WIRTZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8535 Contreras St
Paramount, CA Public | KG-5 | 753 | 20.3 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HOLLYDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5511 Century Blvd
South Gate, CA Public | KG-8 | 1,127 | 23.0 |  4.5 out of 5 6 Reviews |
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| HOWARD TANNER SCHOOL | ||||
7210 Rosecrans Ave
Paramount, CA Public | KG-5 | 707 | 22.8 | Review This School |
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| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8600 Jefferson St
Paramount, CA Public | KG-5 | 478 | 19.9 | Review This School |
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| LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
3701 Michelson St
Lakewood, CA Public | KG-6 | - | - | Review This School |
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| LEONA JACKSON SCHOOL | ||||
7220 Jackson St
Paramount, CA Public | 4-8 | 771 | 23.4 | Review This School |
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| LOS CERRITOS SCHOOL | ||||
14626 Gundry Ave
Paramount, CA Public | KG-5 | 567 | 16.7 | Review This School |
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| MAJOR LYNN MOKLER SCHOOL | ||||
8571 East Flower St
Paramount, CA Public | KG-5 | 644 | 18.9 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| MARK KEPPEL SCHOOL | ||||
6630 East Mark Keppel St
Paramount, CA Public | KG-5 | 582 | 22.4 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| PARAMOUNT ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
3701 Michelson St
Lakewood, CA Public | KG-12 | 120 | 48.0 | Review This School |
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| PARAMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
14429 South Downey Ave
Paramount, CA Public | 9-12 | 4,758 | 24.7 | 5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| PARAMOUNT PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
14608 Paramount Blvd
Paramount, CA Public | 6-8 | 826 | 25.0 | Review This School |
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| PARAMOUNT PARK SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
14608 Paramount Blvd
Paramount, CA Public | KG-8 | - | - | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PARAMOUNT UNIFIED COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL | ||||
14507 Paramount Blvd
Paramount, CA Public | 7-12 | 27 | 6.8 | Review This School |
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| THEODORE ROOSEVELT SCHOOL | ||||
13451 Merkel Ave
Paramount, CA Public | KG-5 | 724 | 20.7 | Review This School |
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| WESLEY GAINES SCHOOL | ||||
7340 East Jackson
Paramount, CA Public | KG-3 | 423 | 20.1 | Review This School |
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