La Mirada Academy

La Mirada Academy

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
3697 La Mirada Dr,  San Marcos, CA
San Marcos Unified School District
3.7
3.9
952 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jennifer Carter
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
36%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
6.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.1%
State Average
9.9%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.7%
Hispanic
89.6%
White
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 2 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
8/4/2015
Our daughter has gone to Alvin Dunn elementary for 2 years, since she was 3yrs old. She attended the Pre-k program with Mrs. Perkins. Our daughter had transitioning from one activity to another and socializing with her peers when she started, not only has her academic skills have improved incredibly but she no longer has those other issues. I would highly recommend Alvin Dunn Elementary. They have set the bar so high for the next school, that I hope just because her new school has a higher rating, that they can live up to that rating. :) Thank you Alvin Dunn!!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 17 Reviews
4.0 other
9/12/2023
I went to this school from TK-8th grade. My whole elementary experience was at Alvin Dunn and it was perfect. Teachers looks to always be happy and had a very great environment. I learned a lot and they school had a high budget so we went to a lot of field trips. I was the second wave of "middle" sc...
5.0 parent
7/18/2022
Very wonderful school with amazing staff. My child has special needs and they do a fantastic job meeting them.
5.0 parent
1/17/2022
We love La Mirada Academy! This is our 4th year here and we’ve had great teachers every year. Our daughter excelled during virtual school, and didn’t suffer the setbacks that many have nationwide. The school keeps us informed. We love the IB programming and all the resources at the school.
1.0 other
7/3/2021
Ive had several friends go to this school and were very traumatized by it, the work was ok, but it was the management that suffered greatly. I once volunteered here with a group and we pledged to never go again, not only were the PTO rude and disrespectful, but the teachers themselves were too

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