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Middle SchoolsGrades 4-8

Leona Jackson

Paramount Unified · Los Angeles County · 7220 Jackson Street, Paramount, CA 90723-4378

(562) 602-8020

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5/10
#742
Rank 742 out of 1,315
Top 56%
English Language Arts6/10 · #626 · 52nd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #911 · 31st percentile
Science6/10 · #652 · 51st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Leona Jackson serves grades 4–8 in Paramount, a working-class city just southeast of Compton that has a tight-knit, largely Latino community proud of its roots. The school sits in the middle of the pack statewide, with English and Science scores holding steadier than Math, making it a reasonable option for families in the area who are looking for a consistent neighborhood school with a wide grade span that keeps kids together through those tricky middle school years. Families who are engaged and looking to supplement at home — especially in math — will likely get the most out of what Leona Jackson has to offer.

Student Demographics

484 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
341 (70%)
African American
118 (24%)
Multiple Races
9 (2%)
Other
16 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners146 (30%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged473 (98%)
Students with Disabilities68 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

517
Enrollment
31.3
Teachers (FTE)
16.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #606 · 56th percentile

130 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found