Paragon Elementary Charter School serves 150 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
37%
Black
73%
21%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
How many students attend Paragon Elementary Charter School?
150 students attend Paragon Elementary Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Paragon Elementary Charter School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paragon Elementary Charter School?
Paragon Elementary Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paragon Elementary Charter School offer ?
Paragon Elementary Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Paragon Elementary Charter School part of?
Paragon Elementary Charter School is part of Broward School District.
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