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Lairon College Preparatory Academy

3975 Mira Loma
San Jose, CA 95111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 315 students in grades 4-8, Lairon College 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 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lairon College Preparatory Academy's student population of 315 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
315 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lairon College Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lairon College Preparatory Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8887 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lairon College Preparatory Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lairon College Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lairon College Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lairon College Preparatory Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lairon College Preparatory Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
12%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lairon College Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
85%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lairon College Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lairon College Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lairon College Preparatory Academy and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lairon College Preparatory Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Lairon College Preparatory Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lairon College Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lairon College Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lairon College Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Lairon College Preparatory Academy is ranked #8887 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lairon College Preparatory Academy?
315 students attend Lairon College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lairon College Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lairon College Preparatory Academy?
Lairon College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Lairon College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Lairon College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Lairon College Preparatory Academy part of?
Lairon College Preparatory Academy is part of Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Lairon College Preparatory Academy located?
Lairon College Preparatory Academy is located in the Seven Trees and Lairon neighborhood of San Jose, CA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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