Serving 987 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Language Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 987 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Language Academy's student population of 987 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
987 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
Language Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Language Academy is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2855 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
52%
55%
Black
13%
5%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Language Academy is ranked #2855 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Language Academy often compared to?
Language Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Hardy Elementary School, Hearst Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Language Academy?
987 students attend Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Language Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Language Academy?
Language Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Language Academy offer ?
Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Language Academy part of?
Language Academy is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Language Academy located?
Language Academy is located in the Mid City neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 10 other public schools located in Mid City.
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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