Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Paramount Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)3%
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
7%
Black
(15-16)97%
33%
White
(15-16)n/a
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average).
How many students attend Paramount Junior High School?
255 students attend Paramount Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Paramount Junior High School students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paramount Junior High School?
Paramount Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paramount Junior High School offer ?
Paramount Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Paramount Junior High School part of?
Paramount Junior High School is part of Greene County School District.
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