Paradise Charter Middle

Paradise Charter Middle is a small middle school in Paradise, California, that operates as a charter school. It covers grades 6 through 8, with a total enrollment of 143 students. Enrollment is 78% lower than the average for middle schools in California, which is about 659.

Paradise Charter Middle reports to Paradise Charter Middle District.

White students account for 80% of enrollment at Paradise Charter Middle. The remaining students are 13% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 2% Asian. Census figures show Butte County is about 70% White. By the diversity index, Paradise Charter Middle comes in at 35%.

Paradise Charter Middle counts 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 20.4 students for each one. Middle schools in California average about 20.7:1, a similar figure. About 51% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. Public schools in Butte County average 63%.

Butte County has these Census figures: median household income is about $67,928, roughly 32% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 12%. The public schools of Butte County number 96 and enroll about 29,730.

The nearest public school is Paradise Ridge Elementary, at about 0.9 miles. Paradise Charter Middle has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.

NCES describes the area around Paradise Charter Middle as Rural: Fringe, meaning in rural territory close to an urban area. Paradise Charter Middle is one of the charter schools in California.

Enrollment was 128 in 2020-21 and 143 in 2024-25, a increase of 15 students.

Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Paradise Charter Middle. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.