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Paragon Prep Middle School

2001 W Koenig Lane, Austin, TX, 78756-0787 -

School Notes Overview:

Many parents and educators agree that middle school can be the pivotal period in a child's academic experience. With the ever increasing peer pressure and challenges outside of the classroom, students may become unfocused or lost altogether during this critical time. Paragon provides an alternative that is distinct among private schools in the area. Paragon focuses strictly on middle school. Paragon has designed a program that fills a need for a limited private school experience for families that are not considering a twelve year financial commitment to private schooling. The curriculum is designed in such a way that Paragon students returning to public schools after the eighth grade will be exceptionally prepared to enter either regular or honors programs. Paragon's Educational Team has outstanding credentials in academic fields ranging from economics to theater. They also have extensive experience working with middle school students and are committed to making the middle school experience at Paragon Prep one that reflects excellence in every way. ...

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School Overview:

	Paragon Prep Middle School
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	National Independent Private Schools Association Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 5 - 8
Year Founded	1997
County	Travis County, TX
Student Body
Total Students	112 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
% Students of Color	10%	28%
Students by Grade
	Grade 5 - 22 students
	Grade 6 - 30 students
	Grade 7 - 30 students
	Grade 8 - 30 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	70%
Average Class Size	14
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data	Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code	Casual (khaki pants or shorts, collared shirts, closed-toed shoes)
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:14	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	177 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Dec. 1 / Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$10,500
Acceptance Rate	33%
Head of School	David McGrath
Admissions Director	David McGrath
Admissions Associate	Ziem Nguyen
Sport
Total Sports Offered	8
	Sports
	Basketball	Flag Football
	Golf	Soccer
	Swimming	Tennis
	Track and Field	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	6
	Extracurriculars
	Art	Chess Club
	Girls Empowerment Club	Latin Club
	Math Club	Student Senate

School Notes:

Paragon provides a dynamic, fun, and stimulating environment in exchange for a student and parental commitment to excellence. It is this partnership that makes Paragon Prep a success and an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. Paragon produces students who are well-rounded, inquisitive, thoughtful, concerned for others, devoted to (and knowledgeable about) democratic and entrepreneurial principals. Paragon strives to inspire students to become articulate, ethical, and eager for further learning. At Paragon Prep, students are involved in a variety of academic competitions, clubs and class trips that are both educational and culturally enriching. Students are introduced to standardized test-taking strategies (SAT, ACT) and advanced study skills. Eligible students are involved in the Duke Talent Identification Program and all students become proficient in the use of technology via projects requiring Internet research and multimedia presentations. At Paragon, students are given a truly comprehensive educational experience.
Profile last updated: 04/13/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (78756)	School Zip (78756)	(TX) State Average
Population (Approximate)	7,128 people	20,844,411 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	56%	23%
Population Average Age	35 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	1.8 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$36,978	$46,000
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.2 rooms	5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	51 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	40% / 60%	59% / 41%