Weir Preparatory Academy

1975 Pennsylvania Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 706 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Weir 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 706 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Weir Preparatory Academy's student population of 706 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
706 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Weir 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 Weir Preparatory Academy is 0.60, 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)
#8043 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Weir Preparatory Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Weir 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.
27%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Weir 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
25:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Weir Preparatory Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Weir Preparatory Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
8%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Weir Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
60%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Weir Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Weir Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
21%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Weir Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Weir Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Weir Preparatory Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Weir 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
74%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Weir 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
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Weir 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weir Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Weir Preparatory Academy is ranked #8043 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Weir Preparatory Academy?
706 students attend Weir Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Weir Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weir Preparatory Academy?
Weir Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Weir Preparatory Academy offer ?
Weir Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Weir Preparatory Academy part of?
Weir Preparatory Academy is part of Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 706 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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