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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. ...read more
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Paragon Prep Middle School |
| School Level |
Elementary school
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School Type |
Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis |
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| School
Membership(s) |
National Independent Private Schools Association
Other school association(s) |
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| Grades Offered |
Grades 5 - 8 |
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County |
Travis County, TX |
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| Total
Students |
120 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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TX )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
3% |
39% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 5 - 20 students | | Grade 6 - 40 students | | Grade 7 - 40 students | | Grade 8 - 35 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
8 teachers |
| Average Class Size |
13 |
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School |
(
TX )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:15 |
1:14
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
180 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
7 hours |
7 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
None / Rolling |
| Headmaster |
David McGrath |
| Admissions
Director |
Ziem Nguyen |
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| Total
Sports Offered |
7 |
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Sports |
| Basketball | Football | | Golf | Soccer | | Tennis | Track and Field | | Volley Ball | |
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- 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: 03/05/2008
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| About This
Zip Code (
78756 ) |
| School
Zip (
78756 ) |
(
TX ) State Average |
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| 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 |
50 years old |
33 years old |
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 View current housing listings in 78756 |
Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (78756)
What's a Zindex?
Subject to Zillow Terms of Use | |
| %
Owning / % Renting |
40% / 60% |
59% / 41% |
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