La Mirada Academy
Reported Enrollment
936
students
District
San Marcos Unified
County Context Score
57/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
3697 La Mirada Dr., San Marcos, CA, 92078
School District
San Marcos Unified
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 063488005889
- District ID
- 0634880
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
KG–8
Primary · Regular
Enrollment
936 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
La Mirada Academy is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
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This district context includes 19 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What La Mirada Academy tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: San Marcos Unified, San Diego County, and comparable primary schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- KG–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other primary schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for La Mirada Academy. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with San Marcos Unified.
936 students
La Mirada Academy reports 936 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 456 other primary schools in San Diego County with enrollment data, 443 report fewer students and 13 report more. The peer median is 460 students.
457 primary schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 460 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
19 district schools
San Marcos Unified lists 12 primary, 3 middle, 4 high schools in the current NCES data. For an elementary or primary choice, the next verification step is the middle-school and high-school path, because attendance boundaries and transfers can split later grades.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
12
Middle
3
High
4
Other
0
Nearby context inside San Marcos Unified
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School Profile FAQ
Is La Mirada Academy a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with San Marcos Unified.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for La Mirada Academy?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the La Mirada Academy data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare La Mirada Academy with nearby schools?
La Mirada Academy should be compared with 457 primary schools in San Diego County, plus other schools in San Marcos Unified. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for La Mirada Academy?
Before using La Mirada Academy in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with San Marcos Unified.
Part of San Marcos Unified
La Mirada Academy is one of 19 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 19,509 students across 19 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
19
Reported Enrollment
19,509
19 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Richland ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Twin Oaks High9–12 · HighListed only
- San Marcos ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- San Marcos High9–12 · HighProfile
- San Marcos Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Woodland Park Middle6–8 · MiddleProfile
- Discovery ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Twin Oaks ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Carrillo ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- La Costa Meadows ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
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Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
Ocean View Hills
San Diego County Schools
County Context Score
57/100
County-level composite across 764 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.