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Paramount Unified School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

15110 California Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
Los Angeles County
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PH: (562) 602-6000
FAX: (562) 602-8111

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Grades K-12
15,749 students
19 schools

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CST Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts

38% (2007)

38% (2006)

30% (2005)

26% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2007.

Math

50% (2007)

45% (2006)

41% (2005)

38% (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 3

English Language Arts

29% (2007)

24% (2006)

18% (2005)

17% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Math

59% (2007)

50% (2006)

46% (2005)

36% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English Language Arts

36% (2007)

32% (2006)

32% (2005)

26% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 51% in 2007.

Math

47% (2007)

39% (2006)

37% (2005)

26% (2004)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Science

13% (2007)

9% (2006)
The state average for Science was 37% in 2007.

English Language Arts

28% (2007)

26% (2006)

27% (2005)

24% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math

35% (2007)

31% (2006)

25% (2005)

18% (2004)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English Language Arts

31% (2007)

28% (2006)

21% (2005)

18% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 42% in 2007.

Math

26% (2007)

25% (2006)

19% (2005)

14% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English Language Arts

39% (2007)

32% (2006)

31% (2005)

23% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math

34% (2007)

25% (2006)

20% (2005)

19% (2004)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2007.

Algebra I

Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)

Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 23% in 2007.

Science

26% (2007)

19% (2006)
The state average for Science was 42% in 2007.

English Language Arts

32% (2007)

29% (2006)

28% (2005)

19% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2007.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

18% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 35% in 2007.

Algebra I

13% (2007)

13% (2006)

11% (2005)

5% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 38% in 2007.

Geometry

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 83% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Algebra II

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)

Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

0% (2007)

0% (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)

16% (2004)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 13% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences

77% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 47% in 2007.

English Language Arts

40% (2007)

37% (2006)

33% (2005)

23% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2007.

Earth Science

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 27% in 2007.

World History

90% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

7% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 11% in 2007.

Algebra I

21% (2007)

25% (2006)

21% (2005)

22% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 17% in 2007.

Geometry

61% (2007)

57% (2006)

51% (2005)

29% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 44% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Algebra II

51% (2007)

40% (2006)

22% (2005)

62% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 35% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 65% in 2007.

Science

28% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 35% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences

17% (2007)

9% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 30% in 2007.

English Language Arts

23% (2007)

21% (2006)

18% (2005)

19% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Chemistry

64% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 39% in 2007.

Earth Science

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 20% in 2007.

World History

18% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Algebra I

18% (2007)

13% (2006)

13% (2005)

33% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2007.

Geometry

10% (2007)

12% (2006)

14% (2005)

31% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 13% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Algebra II

13% (2007)

12% (2006)

16% (2005)

17% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

45% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 44% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences

14% (2007)

25% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 36% in 2007.

U.S. History

16% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 35% in 2007.

English Language Arts

23% (2007)

20% (2006)

21% (2005)

16% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Physics

7% (2007)

3% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 42% in 2007.

Chemistry

37% (2007)

22% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 26% in 2007.

Earth Science

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 24% in 2007.

World History

0% (2007)
The state average for World History was 10% in 2007.

Algebra I

5% (2007)

8% (2006)

6% (2005)

8% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2007.

Geometry

5% (2007)

9% (2006)

13% (2005)

13% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 6% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

In 2006-2007 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts and math in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

Testing in California: An Overview

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CAHSEE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts

68% (2007)

70% (2006)

62% (2005)

61% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math

68% (2007)

69% (2006)

68% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

Testing in California: An Overview

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CAHSEE Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Females	73%
Males	62%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	69%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	44%
White (not Hispanic)	84%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disability	23%
English learner	37%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Females	70%
Males	66%
African American	51%
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	71%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
Pacific Islander	69%
White (not Hispanic)	66%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disability	17%
English learner	45%

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

Testing in California: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Full credential	92%	95%
Emergency credential	5%	5%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Experience

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Average years teaching	12	13
Average years teaching in district	10	10
First-year teachers	6%	6%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	19	20
Grade 1	19	19
Grade 2	19	19
Grade 3	19	20
Grade 4	27	23
Grade 5	26	29
Grade 6	29	29
Grade 7	28	29
Grade 8	29	29
Grade 9	24	27
Grade 10	29	30
Grade 11	31	28
Grade 12	27	25

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic or Latino	84%	48%
African American, not Hispanic	11%	8%
White, not Hispanic	2%	29%
Asian	1%	8%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%
Filipino	<1%	3%
American Indian or Alaska Native	<1%	<1%
Multiple or No Response	<1%	3%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
English language learners	41%	25%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,491	$10,805

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	61%
Student and staff support	8%	7%
Administration	12%	15%
Other expenditures	18%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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