Serving 202 students in grades 7-8, College Connection Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
College Connection Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
College Connection Academy's student population of 202 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
College Connection Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of College Connection Academy is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#330 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
63%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College Connection Academy's ranking?
College Connection Academy is ranked #330 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are College Connection Academy often compared to?
College Connection Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School, Murdock-portal Elementary School, Alpha Cornerstone Academy Preparatory by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend College Connection Academy?
202 students attend College Connection Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of College Connection Academy students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Connection Academy?
College Connection Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does College Connection Academy offer ?
College Connection Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is College Connection Academy part of?
College Connection Academy is part of Franklin-Mckinley Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is College Connection Academy located?
College Connection Academy is located in the Las Plumas neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Las Plumas.
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