La Mirada Academy serves 1,005 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,005 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 26%
- Reading Proficiency: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Mirada Academy's student population of 1,005 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,005 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Mirada Academy is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
6%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend La Mirada Academy?
1,005 students attend La Mirada Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of La Mirada Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Mirada Academy?
La Mirada Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does La Mirada Academy offer ?
La Mirada Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is La Mirada Academy part of?
La Mirada Academy is part of San Marcos Unified School District.
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