Paramount’s public schools score below 57% of California districts on tests and graduation
In Paramount, 18% of tested students are proficient in math, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Paramount, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Paramount’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 18% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $23,527 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Nine elementary schools, then four middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 15% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Paramount’s grade
C+: better than 43% of California school districts, #574 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Paramount, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Paramount
Paramount High
Grades 9–12 · 3,400 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Paramount
Paramount High
Grades 9–12 · 3,400 students · 19:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Paramount
Paramount High
Grades 9–12 · 3,400 students · 19:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Paramount
Paramount High
Grades 9–12 · 3,400 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Paramount’s public schools are run by Paramount Unified School District. Parts of Paramount (4% of its land) are served by Compton Unified instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Paramount vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Paramount’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Paramount | C+ | Paramount Unified |
| South Gate | B− | Los Angeles Unified |
| Compton | B− | Compton Unified |
| Long Beach | B | Long Beach Unified |
| Lynwood | C+ | Lynwood Unified |
| Downey | B+ | Downey Unified K–12 · Whittier Union High 9–12 |
| Bellflower | B− | Bellflower Unified |
Every school in Paramount
14 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Paramount Unified Community Day and Paramount Virtual Academy).
Questions about Paramount’s schools
Are Paramount’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Paramount children attend score below 57% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #574 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 42%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Paramount in?
Paramount Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 11,623 students in 19 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Paramount are served by Compton Unified.
Where do Paramount kids go to high school?
Paramount High, with 3,400 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Paramount’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Paramount Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Paramount spend per student?
$23,527 in Paramount Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Paramount families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Paramount → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.