Below Average
#7471 of 9,539 schools in CA
La Mirada Academy
Elementary School · San Marcos Unified · San Marcos, CA
A San Marcos Unified elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3697 La Mirada Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078
- Math 20% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Mirada Academy score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Mirada Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated890/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Marcos), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,905
Median home value
$874,000
Median rent
$2,468/mo
College educated
48.3%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| High Tech Elementary North CountyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Joli Ann Leichtag ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 600 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Marcos Unified
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #17 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,639NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Mirada Academy is listed in San Marcos Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Mirada Academy
La Mirada Academy is a public elementary school in San Marcos, CA, part of San Marcos Unified, serving approximately 897 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,471 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Mirada Academy
What grades does La Mirada Academy serve?
La Mirada Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend La Mirada Academy?
La Mirada Academy has an enrollment of approximately 897 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Mirada Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at La Mirada Academy is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Mirada Academy rank in CA?
La Mirada Academy ranks #7,471 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is La Mirada Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
La Mirada Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at La Mirada Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Mirada Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is La Mirada Academy a charter school?
No, La Mirada Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Mirada Academy a Title I school?
No, La Mirada Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Mirada Academy?
75.9% of students at La Mirada Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 897
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (760) 290-2000
- Area population (ZIP 92078)
- 53,542
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92078; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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