Below Average
#7832 of 9,539 schools in CA
Lairon College Preparatory Academy
Middle School · Franklin-mckinley Elementary · San Jose, CA
A Franklin-mckinley Elementary middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3975 Mira Loma, San Jose, CA 95111
- Math 10% vs CA 35% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lairon College Preparatory Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 14% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (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
69.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lairon College Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), 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
$97,162
Median home value
$826,200
Median rent
$1,954/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95111; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Heritage AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | 5–8 | 0.4 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian Junior HighPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 713 | Compare → |
| Sylvandale MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 7–8 | 0.5 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Davis (caroline) IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 7–8 | 1.3 mi | 535 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Franklin-mckinley Elementary
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #15 of 16
- District spending per student
- $21,248NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lairon College Preparatory Academy is listed in Franklin-McKinley Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lairon College Preparatory Academy
Lairon College Preparatory Academy is a public middle school in San Jose, CA, part of Franklin-mckinley Elementary, serving approximately 305 students in grades 4th-8th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,832 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lairon College Preparatory Academy
What grades does Lairon College Preparatory Academy serve?
Lairon College Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Lairon College Preparatory Academy?
Lairon College Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lairon College Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lairon College Preparatory Academy is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lairon College Preparatory Academy rank in CA?
Lairon College Preparatory Academy ranks #7,832 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lairon College Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lairon College Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Lairon College Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lairon College Preparatory Academy has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lairon College Preparatory Academy a charter school?
No, Lairon College Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lairon College Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Lairon College Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lairon College Preparatory Academy?
69.2% of students at Lairon College Preparatory 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.4%
- Phone
- (408) 363-5775
- Area population (ZIP 95111)
- 58,885
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 95111; 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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