Paragon Science Academy (Ranked Top 20% for 2025-26)

2975 W Linda Ln
Chandler, AZ 85224

Top 20%

Serving 608 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Paragon Science Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).

The percentage of students achieving is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).

Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 608 students
Minority Enrollment: 64%
: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
: Top 20%
: 62% (Top 10%)
: 53% (Top 30%)
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paragon Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Paragon Science Academy's student population of 608 students has grown by 46% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Paragon Science Academy
Kind	41
1	43
2	48
3	42
4	52
5	47
6	52
7	57
8	56
9	49
10	37
11	41
12	43

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Total Students

608 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Paragon Science Academy
2023	548
2022	524
2021	683
2020	416
2019	416
2018	476
2017	476
2016	448
2015	461
2014	498
2013	571
2012	506
2011	490
2010	377
2009	56

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

n/a

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Paragon Science Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Paragon Science Academy is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (AZ)

#295 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Paragon Science Academy
2023	#295
2022	#333
2021	#262
2019	#108
2018	#128
2017	#113
2016	#95
2015	#69
2014	#32
2013	#105
2012	#187

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62%

34%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Paragon Science Academy	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Paragon Science Ac (89917) School District
2023	62%	34%	62%
2022	59%	35%	59%
2021	53%	32%	53%
2019	79%	45%	79%
2018	77%	45%	77%
2017	74%	42%	74%
2016	77%	39%	77%
2015	80%	38%	80%
2014	91%	63%	91%
2013	88%	63%	88%
2012	84%	63%	84%

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53%

40%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Paragon Science Academy	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Paragon Science Ac (89917) School District
2022	53%	40%	53%
2021	56%	39%	56%
2019	72%	45%	72%
2018	70%	44%	77%
2017	71%	42%	71%
2016	68%	40%	68%
2015	66%	38%	66%
2014	98%	79%	98%
2013	93%	78%	93%
2012	91%	77%	91%
2011	92%	77%	92%

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30-34%

24%

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

17:1

American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Paragon Science Academy	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Paragon Science Ac (89917) School District
2023	1%	5%	1%
2022	1%	5%	1%
2021	1%	5%	1%
2020	2%	6%	2%
2019	2%	6%	2%
2018	1%	6%	1%
2017	1%	6%	1%
2014	1%	5%	1%
2013	2%	5%	2%
2012	2%	5%	2%
2011	1%	7%	1%

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Asian

22%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Paragon Science Academy	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Paragon Science Ac (89917) School District
2023	24%	3%	24%
2022	20%	3%	20%
2021	20%	3%	20%
2020	27%	3%	27%
2019	27%	3%	27%
2018	29%	3%	29%
2017	29%	3%	29%
2016	29%	3%	29%
2015	35%	3%	35%
2014	43%	3%	43%
2013	44%	3%	44%
2012	46%	3%	46%
2011	43%	3%	43%
2010	37%	3%	37%
2009	7%	3%	7%

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Hispanic

48%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Paragon Science Academy	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Paragon Science Ac (89917) School District
2023	8%	47%	8%
2022	8%	47%	8%
2021	9%	46%	9%
2020	7%	45%	7%
2019	7%	45%	7%
2018	9%	45%	9%
2017	9%	45%	9%
2016	12%	45%	12%
2015	11%	45%	11%
2014	7%	44%	7%
2013	8%	43%	8%
2012	6%	43%	6%
2011	6%	42%	6%

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Black

30%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Paragon Science Academy	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Paragon Science Ac (89917) School District
2023	28%	6%	28%
2022	32%	6%	32%
2021	33%	6%	33%
2020	21%	5%	21%
2019	21%	5%	21%
2018	21%	5%	21%
2017	21%	5%	21%
2016	19%	5%	19%
2015	17%	5%	17%
2014	13%	5%	13%
2013	11%	5%	11%
2012	12%	5%	12%
2011	12%	5%	12%
2010	4%	6%	4%
2009	4%	6%	4%

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White

36%

34%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Paragon Science Academy	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Paragon Science Ac (89917) School District
2023	36%	35%	36%
2022	35%	35%	35%
2021	32%	36%	32%
2020	39%	38%	39%
2019	39%	38%	39%
2018	37%	38%	37%
2017	37%	38%	37%
2016	37%	39%	37%
2015	33%	40%	33%
2014	31%	41%	31%
2013	30%	42%	30%
2012	30%	42%	30%
2011	30%	42%	30%
2010	54%	44%	54%
2009	87%	44%	87%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Paragon Science Academy	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Paragon Science Ac (89917) School District
2023	3%	4%	3%
2022	4%	4%	4%
2021	5%	4%	5%
2020	4%	3%	4%
2019	4%	3%	4%
2018	3%	3%	3%
2017	3%	3%	3%
2016	3%	3%	3%
2015	4%	2%	4%
2014	5%	2%	5%
2013	5%	2%	5%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.73

0.66

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Paragon Science Academy	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Paragon Science Ac (89917) School District
2023	0.73	0.65	0.73
2022	0.73	0.65	0.73
2021	0.75	0.66	0.75
2020	0.73	0.65	0.73
2019	0.73	0.65	0.73
2018	0.73	0.65	0.73
2017	0.73	0.65	0.73
2016	0.73	0.65	0.73
2015	0.73	0.64	0.73
2014	0.70	0.64	0.70
2013	0.70	0.64	0.70
2012	0.69	0.64	0.69
2011	0.71	0.65	0.71
2010	0.57	0.64	0.57
2009	0.23	0.64	0.24

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≥90%

77%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Paragon Science Academy	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Paragon Science Ac (89917) School District
2023	90%	77%
2022	80%	77%	80%
2021	80%	76%	80%
2020	80%	76%	80%
2019	80%	78%	80%
2018	69%	78%	69%
2017	80%	78%	80%
2016	20%	80%	20%
2015	50%	79%	50%
2014	50%	77%	50%

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

31%

40%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Paragon Science Academy	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Paragon Science Ac (89917) School District
2023	34%	39%	34%
2022	29%	29%	29%
2021	36%	42%	36%
2020	31%	43%	31%
2019	31%	43%	31%
2018	39%	42%	39%
2017	39%	42%	39%
2016	30%	33%	30%
2014	24%	36%	24%
2013	22%	37%	22%
2012	21%	36%	21%
2011	16%	36%	16%
2010	6%	38%	6%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Paragon Science Academy	Arizona	Daisy Education Corporation DBA Paragon Science Ac (89917) School District
2023	4%	7%	4%
2021	2%	9%	2%
2020	4%	7%	4%
2019	4%	7%	4%
2018	2%	9%	2%
2017	2%	9%	2%
2016	3%	11%	3%
2014	5%	14%	5%
2013	5%	10%	5%
2012	4%	11%	4%
2011	2%	10%	2%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Daisy Education Corporation DBA Paragon Science Ac (89917) School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paragon Science Academy's ranking?

Paragon Science Academy is ranked #295 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).

What is the graduation rate of Paragon Science Academy?

The graduation rate of Paragon Science Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.

How many students attend Paragon Science Academy?

608 students attend Paragon Science Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

36% of Paragon Science Academy students are White, 30% of students are Black, 22% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What grades does Paragon Science Academy offer ?

Paragon Science Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Paragon Science Academy part of?

Paragon Science Academy is part of Daisy Education Corporation DBA Paragon Science Ac (89917) School District.

School Reviews

5 6/2/2023

One of the standout qualities of Paragon is its commitment to embracing diversity. The School celebrates unique backgrounds and cultures, creating an enriching and inclusive atmosphere. Students from various ethnicities, religions, and social and economic backgrounds come together, fostering a multicultural learning environment that prepares students for the global society they enter. The school maintains stringent safety protocols, including secure entry systems and regular emergency drills.

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