About This School
Paradise Education Center is located in Surprise, AZ and is one of 2 schools in Paragon Management Inc. District. It is a charter school that serves 1417 students in grades K-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Paradise Education Center made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Paradise Education Center's test results to learn more about school performance. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Paradise Education Center made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Paradise Education Center's test results to learn more about school performance. more
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Paragon Management Inc. District Spending
$4,611Per Pupil
The Paragon Management Inc. spends $4,611 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 33% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Paragon Management Inc. District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Canyon High School 0.4 miles |  |
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| West-Mec - Willow Canyon High School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Paradise Honors High School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Valley Vista High School 0.7 miles |  |
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| West-Mec - Valley Vista High School 0.7 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades K-12
- Paragon Management Inc. District
Made AYP
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Contact
Paradise Education Center15533 West Paradise Lane
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-2646
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Test Scores
About the TERRANOVA
What is it?
The TerraNova is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 2 through 9 are assessed in reading, language arts and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
About the AIMS
What is it?
Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading, writing and math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: falls far below standard, approaches the standard, meets the standard or exceeds the standard. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards.
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TestRating
8 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 1417
53%
47%
Student Economic Level (2009)
In 2009, Paradise Education Center had 17% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arizona had 47% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
78%
Hispanic
13%
Black
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
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-1:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Paradise Education Center had -1 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Paragon Management Inc. DistrictRecent Reviews
Paradise Education Center
Kari Johnson: This is the first year my children are at the school. So far it has been a remarkable fit. They have offered my 5th grader tutoring, which has helped tremendously. The Kindergarten staff is wonderful. I feel everyone at Paradise is there to help just me. That says a lot about a school, when in this day and age you feel singled out instead of just one of the crowd.
Submitted by a Parent on Oct 12, 2011
Paradise Education Center
Can't wait for school to end so i can find another school for my kids to attend this coming school year. Not what i expected from a charter school.
Submitted by a Parent on May 17, 2011
Paradise Education Center
We barely use technology or do powerpoint presentations.I'm in 8th grade and I have to do about 1-2 hours of homework every day, but most kids who are used to going to public schools who transfer to this school would dislike the amount of homework.The classwork is boring. 2 kids in the cafeteria were making noises and so now the entire 8th grade has to eat lunch with homerooms instead of eating with your friends. In science class, we don't even learn science we just measure water and weigh stuff on scales! Math class is so boring at this school.
At the public school that I used to go , each classroom had about 5-7 laptops. This school has 14 laptops FOR THE ENTIRE 8TH GRADE!!! The desks are so old and the books are vandilized with writing/drawings. The books are also pratically falling apart. I went to a public school and the school was 5 years old and all of the books were nice, not like this school. The teachers teach in a very boring way. I have been to 7 schools so far and this is one of the worst!
The good thing is, the children are MUCH more disciplined and the education here is better, and nobody gets bullied. The children are respectful, but I still like several other schools better.
At the public school that I used to go , each classroom had about 5-7 laptops. This school has 14 laptops FOR THE ENTIRE 8TH GRADE!!! The desks are so old and the books are vandilized with writing/drawings. The books are also pratically falling apart. I went to a public school and the school was 5 years old and all of the books were nice, not like this school. The teachers teach in a very boring way. I have been to 7 schools so far and this is one of the worst!
The good thing is, the children are MUCH more disciplined and the education here is better, and nobody gets bullied. The children are respectful, but I still like several other schools better.
Submitted by a Current Student on Sep 30, 2010
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