Leona Jackson

695 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
School Overview
Based on the location and official school district data, here is a summary of the school:

**Leona Jackson School** is a public educational facility located at 7220 Jackson St. in Paramount, California. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Paramount Unified School District and primarily serves the local community by providing specialized educational programming. Unlike a traditional K-12 campus, the facility is frequently recognized as the home of the district’s alternative education programs, including independent study and adult education initiatives, aimed at providing flexible learning environments for students with diverse academic needs.

The school is situated in a central area of Paramount, reflecting the district's commitment to offering localized resources for both youth and adult learners. By hosting these programs, Leona Jackson plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to improve graduation rates and provide continuous educational opportunities to the residents of the city. The campus environment is structured to support students who require a non-traditional approach to schooling, fostering a focused atmosphere for those pursuing credit recovery, high school diplomas, or adult literacy goals.
695
Total Students
32.9
Full-Time Teachers
21.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leona Jackson
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic528
Black129
Asian16
Two or More17
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    528 (76.0 %)
  • Black
    129 (18.6 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    16 (2.3 %)
  • White
    4 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Paramount Unified
Phone: (562)602-8020
Grade Range: 4th - 8th
Total Students: 695
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 437
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 65
Grades Taught
Grade 4 84
Grade 5 94
Grade 6 190
Grade 7 156
Grade 8 171

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Leona Jackson
Grade Student Count
Grade 484
Grade 594
Grade 6190
Grade 7156
Grade 8171
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Leona Jackson
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31745.6%
Male37854.4%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)