Mission Academy District

Acton, California — 1 schools

384
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,067
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mission Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 384 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 694 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Los Angeles County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,067 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 5.3% local, 86.1% state, and 8.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 72/100, ranked #221 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 6940:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 60.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.6% Hispanic or Latino, 20.8% White, 7.5% African American across the district's schools.

Mission Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Mission Academy District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Mission Academy District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Mission Academy District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 74.5% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Mission Academy District student-counselor ratio is 6940:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Mission Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 60.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.7%
Federal
86.1%
State
5.3%
Local

Funding Equity

72
Equity Score
221 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Los Angeles County county, where this district is located.

$1,863
Studio/mo
$2,085
1 BR/mo
$2,601
2 BR/mo
$3,298
3 BR/mo
$3,672
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Mission Academy District.

White 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 61.6%
African American 7.5%
Asian 2.5%
Multiracial 7.0%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

6940:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
60.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Mission Academy District

School Enrollment
Mission Academy
Charter
694

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mission Academy District?

Mission Academy District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 384 students.

How much does Mission Academy District spend per student?

Mission Academy District spends $20,067 per student. The district has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #221 in California.

What is the average rent near Mission Academy District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Los Angeles County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Mission Academy District?

Mission Academy District students are 61.6% Hispanic or Latino, 20.8% White, 7.5% African American, 2.5% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mission Academy District?

Mission Academy District has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #221 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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