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Paradise Middle School vs. Alvord Middle School

Should you attend Paradise Middle School or Alvord Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Paradise Middle School
338 Schoolhouse Rd
Paradise, TX 76073
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Alvord Middle School
328 Fm 1655
Alvord, TX 76225
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Paradise Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Alvord Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 273 students in grades 6-8, Paradise Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 193 students in grades 6-8, Alvord Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
273 students
193 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paradise Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alvord Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
60% | 40%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paradise Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alvord Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paradise Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alvord Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Paradise Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alvord Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alvord Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2365 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#900 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Paradise Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alvord Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in TX)
60-64%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paradise Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Paradise Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alvord Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alvord Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paradise Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Paradise Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alvord Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alvord Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paradise Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Paradise Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alvord Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alvord Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Paradise Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alvord Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
80
68
Grade 7 Students
114
64
Grade 8 Students
79
61

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paradise Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Paradise Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alvord Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alvord Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paradise Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Paradise Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alvord Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alvord Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paradise Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Paradise Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alvord Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alvord Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
79%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Paradise Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Paradise Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alvord Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alvord Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Paradise Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Paradise Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alvord Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alvord Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.35
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paradise Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Paradise Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alvord Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alvord Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paradise Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Paradise Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alvord Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alvord Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Paradise Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Paradise Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alvord Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alvord Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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