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La Mirada Academy

La Mirada Academy is a public middle school in San Marcos, CA, serving grades K–8, rated D, with 868 students and a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 29% in English Language Arts, 18% in Math and 16% in Science.

DTopHap school rating
Rating
D
Grades
K–8
Enrollment
868
Students per teacher
23.3:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts29%
Math18%
Science16%

Academics and programs

IB programmes
Primary
Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic90%
White4%
Asian3%
Two or more races2%
Black0%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch
77%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-16.9%
Prior-year enrollment
1,045

Homes assigned to this school

3,533 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to La Mirada Academy. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
3697 La Mirada Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
Phone
(760) 290-2000
Website
smusd.org
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
063488005889
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School district

San Marcos Unified School District

District rating
B+
Schools
19
Students
18,860
Spending per student
$14,530
Teachers (FTE)
804
Grades
K–12
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Common questions

About La Mirada Academy

How is La Mirada Academy rated?

La Mirada Academy holds a D rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. San Marcos Unified School District is rated B+ overall.

How do students at La Mirada Academy perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of La Mirada Academy students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 29% in English Language Arts, 18% in Math and 16% in Science.

What grades does La Mirada Academy serve?

La Mirada Academy serves grades K–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend La Mirada Academy?

868 students attend La Mirada Academy, down from 1,045 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 23.3:1.

Which homes are assigned to La Mirada Academy?

TopHap matches 3,533 residential properties to La Mirada Academy in and around San Marcos. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does La Mirada Academy offer?

La Mirada Academy offers IB (primary).