The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in English language arts. The lowest is 44% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Paragon Management Inc. (5180)
Paragon Management Inc. serves students from kindergarten through twelfth grade across two schools: Paradise Honors Elementary School and Paradise Honors High School. The district is based in Maricopa County and operates as a single entity managing both campuses. Its enrollment is moderately sized for a K-12 district and is predominantly White, with Hispanic students making up roughly a quarter of the population and smaller shares of students who are two or more races, Black, Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch was not available from the provided records, nor were counts for students with disabilities or English learners, so a family looking at this district may want to ask the schools directly about their support structures for those groups.
Academically, the district shows a mixed picture that varies significantly by grade level and subject. In math, proficiency rates start at a moderate level in third grade and climb to a stronger showing in fourth and fifth grades, then drop markedly in sixth, seventh, and especially eighth grade, where the rate is notably low. A parent may want to follow up with the schools about how they support math learning in middle school, given that drop-off. In English language arts, the pattern is steadier. Fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh grades all post solid proficiency rates, with third grade also in a moderate range. Eighth-grade ELA, like eighth-grade math, falls to a lower level. Science results are available only for fifth and eighth grades; fifth graders perform at a solid level, while eighth graders again show a weaker result. When compared across all tested subjects and grades, Paragon Management's overall proficiency sits above the midpoint among Maricopa County's districts, meaning it performs better than the typical district in the county on that combined measure.
The district's chronic absenteeism rate is also above the midpoint among county districts, meaning it is lower than the county median, which is a positive sign for attendance. In contrast, per-pupil spending falls in the lower range compared to other districts in the county. A graduation rate was not available in the provided data, so that measure could not be evaluated.
The district brief, which was drawn from publicly reported sources, indicates that recent searches for district-level changes turned up little of lasting impact. No major initiatives, leadership shifts, or facility developments were identified that would shape a family's current decision. This means the academic and enrollment profile described here is likely the main consideration for someone evaluating the district.
The entity name "Paragon Management Inc." suggests an organizational structure that may operate differently from a traditional school district, but the provided data does not include a charter or magnet designation, so the precise governance arrangement is not specified. The two schools under this management serve the full K-12 range, creating a continuous pathway from elementary through high school within the same organizational umbrella. For a family in Maricopa County considering this option, the elementary and early middle school years show stronger academic results, while the upper middle school grades present a soft spot worth investigating, and the high school academic context was not captured in the data provided.
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