Paradise Independent School District
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Paradise Independent School District is a public school district
School district
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 based in Paradise
Paradise, Texas
Paradise is a city in Wise County, Texas, United States. The population was 459 at the 2000 census. The majority of the population that claims Paradise as its home lives outside of the city limits. Surrounding areas are flat with rolling hills. Native trees that can be seen in the area are Oak,...

, Texas
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 (USA
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In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
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" by the Texas Education Agency
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Schools

  • Paradise High School (Grades 9-12)
  • Paradise Junior High School (Grades 7-8)
  • Paradise Intermediate School (Grades 4-6)
  • Paradise Elementary School (Grades PK-3)

Band

  • Paradise High School Marching Band (Grades 8-12)

The Marching Band has approximately 55-65 members and marches about 50 at any given
time. In the past 4 years, the band has received 2 Superior and 2 Excellent judgings at the U.I.L
Region II Marching Band Competition. After football season, the band begins what is known as concert
season and works on just music for concerts and U.I.L. Concert and Sight Reading Contest at which the
band has done well in the past.
  • Paradise Junior High Band (Grade 7)
  • Paradise Intermediate Band (Grade 6)

The 6th and 7th grade bands only play what is considered concert music all year and have also
done well at previous non-U.I.L competitions as they do not compete at the U.I.L. level.

Cross country

The Paradise Cross Country has a history of success spanning from the mid-1990s until now. Paradise has sent 3 teams to state and a large number of individuals.

Powerlifting

The Paradise Powerlifting team is one of the best in the state for its size. They have repeatedly sent many lifters to the state meet in Abilene.
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