Serving 699 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Weir Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Weir Preparatory Academy serves the northern part of Fairfield, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Weir Preparatory Academy's student population of 699 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
699 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Weir Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weir Preparatory Academy is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8025 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weir Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Weir Preparatory Academy is ranked #8025 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Weir Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Weir Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Laurel Creek Elementary School, Jean Callison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Weir Preparatory Academy?
699 students attend Weir Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Weir Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Weir Preparatory Academy?
Weir Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Weir Preparatory Academy offer ?
Weir Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Weir Preparatory Academy part of?
Weir Preparatory Academy is part of Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.
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