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Frank J. Zamboni

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Frank J. Zamboni ranks 1565 th of 2761 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

1565^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,761 California Middle Schools

Better than 43% of California middle schools

Summary

Frank J. Zamboni Middle School is a public school serving about 650 students in grades 6-8 within the Paramount Unified School District, operating in a high-need community where nearly all students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

While the school's overall academic ranking is in the middle range compared to all California middle schools, it has significant strengths, including a dramatic and successful focus on improving student attendance. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 19% is not only better than the state average but is notably lower than many nearby schools like Hosler Middle (30.6%) and Hamilton Middle (36.6%). Academically, the school shows particular effectiveness in supporting English Learners and in 7th-grade math, where its proficiency surpasses other Paramount Unified middle schools like Alondra Middle and Paramount Park Middle.

The school faces clear challenges, especially in science achievement, which is low across the region. Compared to schools in other districts, such as Edward A. Sussman Middle in Downey Unified or Whaley Middle in Compton Unified, Frank J. Zamboni's overall ranking is lower, indicating room for growth. However, its efficient use of resources and proven success in boosting attendance and supporting specific student groups are positive signs for future improvement.

650

Students ?

16.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,131

Per pupil spending ?

96%

Free/discounted lunch ?

15733 South Orange Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723-4378

(562) 602-8048

District: Paramount Unified

Students who attend Frank J. Zamboni usually attend:

High:

Paramount High

Feeder schools for Frank J. Zamboni:

Elementary:	Howard Tanner
	Los Cerritos
	Mark Keppel

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.2%

African American:

3.4%

Asian:

0.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 39th percentile in 2015 → 43rd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (31% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 14 pts below the California average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg32%

California avg41%

1,565^th of 2,761

California public middle schools ?

Bottom 43%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From bottom 39% (2015) to bottom 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 4Middle Schools in the Paramount Unified

948^th of 1,543Paramount Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	37.3	1565 of 2761	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.6	1478 of 2783	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.3	1720 of 2781	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.9	1902 of 2740	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	22.0	712 of 894	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	31.3	1740 of 2715	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.4	1416 of 2480	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	37.3	1469 of 2508	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	36.6	1444 of 2497	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	33.4	1517 of 2477	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	54.2	1038 of 2379	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.2	887 of 2259	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.8	884 of 2236	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	43.9	1204 of 2179	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	25.8	1580 of 2063	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	24.3	1584 of 2005	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	23.6	1570 of 1999	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	24.8	1375 of 1804	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	22.2	1389 of 1777	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	27.4	1262 of 1769	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	54.0	235 of 609	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.9	197 of 627	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	76.7	99 of 613	83.8%	★★★★☆
2019	41.5	350 of 643	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.9	212 of 600	64.7%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	23.0	1340 of 1531	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	24.7	315 of 354	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.0	1057 of 1491	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.6	1063 of 1369	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	52.7	396 of 1478	73.2%	★★★★☆
2023	44.3	601 of 1521	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	35.6	943 of 1540	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.1	243 of 363	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.8	1185 of 1442	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	42.0	575 of 1364	57.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	43.8	1276 of 2533	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.9	1342 of 2551	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.5	1561 of 2531	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.7	1773 of 2509	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	23.4	568 of 738	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.2	1643 of 2380	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.9	1324 of 2262	41.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	50.1	1022 of 2395	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.3	904 of 2388	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.0	1181 of 2374	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.4	1410 of 2359	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.3	1115 of 2213	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.4	843 of 2072	59.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	49.9	1079 of 2542	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.5	993 of 2579	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.3	1196 of 2531	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.3	1394 of 2458	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.5	489 of 721	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.7	1192 of 2369	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.7	894 of 2230	59.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	30.0	1687 of 2534	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.6	1389 of 2552	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.9	1587 of 2538	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.4	1758 of 2527	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	21.1	632 of 763	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.6	1534 of 2407	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.6	1354 of 2273	40.4%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	37.1	871 of 1566	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.3	1089 of 1552	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.7	1088 of 1531	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2024)73rd percentile+26 vs school

African American (2025)61st percentile+18 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)58th percentile+14 vs school

Hispanic (2025)57th percentile+14 vs school

Female (2025)50th percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2025)44th percentile~ school

Male (2025)33rd percentile-10 vs school

Disabled (2022)12th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy43%-5 vs state

Mathematics24%-13 vs state

Science19%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frank J. Zamboni	Public	6-8	15733 South Orange Ave.	Paramount	90723	Los Angeles County	Paramount Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 602-8048	650	40	16.2	96.0%	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.4%)	619 (95.2%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37.3	1565^th of 2761 public middle schools	43.3%		39.6	1478^th of 2783 public middle schools	46.9%	87	19.0	19.0	41.2	46.1	42.6	43.4	18.2	32.1	21.4	24.2	$15,131	$13,974	$1,157
Leona Jackson	Public	6-8	7220 Jackson St.	Paramount	90723	Los Angeles County	Paramount Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 602-8020	517	32	16.2	97.1%	3 (0.6%)	130 (25.1%)	355 (68.7%)	13 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.3%)	38.7	1529^th of 2761 public middle schools	44.6%		29.4	1840^th of 2783 public middle schools	33.9%	311	27.8	27.8	43.0	45.9	44.4	44.5	13.4	26.6	22.4	21.0	$17,916	$16,682	$1,234
Hamilton Middle	Public	6-8	1060 East 70th St.	Long Beach	90805	Los Angeles County	Long Beach Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 602-0302	748	35	21.4	84.6%	6 (0.8%)	78 (10.4%)	604 (80.7%)	34 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.0%)	10 (1.3%)	25.9	1956^th of 2761 public middle schools	29.2%		27.1	1942^nd of 2783 public middle schools	30.2%	14	14.5	14.5	37.6	40.0	39.9	39.2	10.1	17.3	14.2	13.9	$22,642	$19,972	$2,670
Whaley Middle	Public	6-8	14401 South Gibson Ave.	Compton	90221	Los Angeles County	Compton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 898-6070	429	18	24.2	92.8%	2 (0.5%)	47 (11.0%)	374 (87.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	54.2	1070^th of 2761 public middle schools	61.2%		29.1	1854^th of 2783 public middle schools	33.4%	784	15.0	15.0	46.0	45.3	45.2	45.4	60.0	33.8	51.0	47.3	$22,868	$18,110	$4,758
Paramount Park Middle	Public	6-8	14608 Paramount Blvd.	Paramount	90723	Los Angeles County	Paramount Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 602-8052	551	29	19.1	96.2%	6 (1.1%)	39 (7.1%)	492 (89.3%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	40.1	1493^rd of 2761 public middle schools	45.9%		38.9	1509^th of 2783 public middle schools	45.8%	16	32.5	32.5	39.2	44.9	48.4	44.1	13.9	23.0	27.2	21.3	$14,333	$13,220	$1,113
Alondra Middle	Public	6-8	16200 Downey Ave.	Paramount	90723	Los Angeles County	Paramount Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 602-8004	735	41	17.9	92.5%	5 (0.7%)	27 (3.7%)	674 (91.7%)	11 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.2%)	7 (1.0%)	42.8	1393^rd of 2761 public middle schools	49.5%		39.9	1467^th of 2783 public middle schools	47.3%	74	27.7	27.7	42.6	50.0	50.4	47.9	18.0	24.2	26.9	23.3	$16,799	$15,624	$1,175
Bridges Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	400 South Santa Fe Ave.	Compton	90221	Los Angeles County	Bridges Preparatory Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(866) 201-3890	151	5	29.0	88.1%	1 (0.7%)	15 (9.9%)	133 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	30.4	1813^th of 2761 public middle schools	34.3%		46.6	1261^st of 2783 public middle schools	54.7%	552	14.3	14.3	24.1	50.9	42.9	38.5	8.6	31.6	10.7	18.2	$34,072	$32,808	$1,264
Lindbergh STEM Academy	Public	6-8	1022 East Market St.	Long Beach	90805	Los Angeles County	Long Beach Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 422-2845	421	22	18.9	91.2%	9 (2.1%)	84 (20.0%)	278 (66.0%)	26 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	18 (4.3%)	29.7	1838^th of 2761 public middle schools	33.4%		29	1860^th of 2783 public middle schools	33.2%	22	18.4	18.4	35.5	36.3	33.9	35.3	26.8	25.2	16.8	23.2	$28,353	$25,914	$2,439
Hosler Middle	Public	7-8	11300 Spruce St.	Lynwood	90262	Los Angeles County	Lynwood Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 603-1447	754	35	21.2	95.5%	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.5%)	715 (94.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	17.5	2339^th of 2761 public middle schools	15.3%		17.8	2355^th of 2783 public middle schools	15.4%	16	8.3	8.3		30.1	20.3	24.9		20.5	15.2	17.7	$21,028	$18,120	$2,908
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle	Public	6-8	12500 Birchdale Ave.	Downey	90242	Los Angeles County	Downey Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 904-3572	1,240	59	20.9	84.7%	34 (2.7%)	39 (3.1%)	1,130 (91.1%)	25 (2.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	8 (0.6%)	48.9	1211^th of 2761 public middle schools	56.1%		46.8	1255^th of 2783 public middle schools	54.9%	44	25.7	25.7	51.4	52.6	35.5	46.9	37.5	36.5	22.6	32.5	$19,831	$19,196	$635

Frequently Asked Questions about Frank J. Zamboni

How many students attend Frank J. Zamboni?

In the 2024-25 school year, 650 students attended Frank J. Zamboni.

What district is Frank J. Zamboni in?

Paramount Unified

What is the racial makeup of Frank J. Zamboni?

Students at Frank J. Zamboni are 95% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What high school do graduates of Frank J. Zamboni attend?

Students who attend Frank J. Zamboni usually go on to attend Paramount High

Is Frank J. Zamboni a good school?

Frank J. Zamboni ranks 1565^th of 2761 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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