College Connection Academy

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College Connection Academy ranks 310 th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

College Connection Academy is a high-performing public middle school in San Jose, California, serving 199 students in grades 7-8. This school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with strong academic performance across various subject areas and student subgroups.

College Connection Academy's proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments are significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also performs well on the CAST Science assessment, with 40.78% proficiency compared to 21.8% for the district and 30.7% for the state. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.8% to 10.5%, which are much lower than nearby schools like Bridges Academy (28.6%) and Ocala Middle (20.7%).

While College Connection Academy outperforms many of its district and local counterparts, it does not quite match the academic excellence of high-performing public charter schools like Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy and KIPP Heartwood Academy. However, the school's diverse student population, with fluctuating free and reduced lunch rates, suggests a commitment to serving students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122-3730

(408) 347-4827

District: Franklin-McKinley Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
310^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 199

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

64.8%

Hispanic:

30.7%

White:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details College Connection Academy ranks better than 88.8% of middle schools in California. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Franklin-McKinley Elementary School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.32. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details College Connection Academy has the smallest middle school student body size in the Franklin-McKinley Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: Asian (64.8%), Hispanic (30.7%), White (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Franklin-McKinley Elementary School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at College Connection Academy is 17.7, which is the 2^nd best among 4 middle schools in the Franklin-McKinley Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare College Connection Academy employs 11.1 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

College Connection Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks College Connection Academy 310^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See College Connection Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

Hispanic students:

Franklin-McKinley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin-McKinley Elementary 999^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for College Connection Academy

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Rank History for all students at College Connection Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2015	80.22	424^th	2477	82.9%
2016	87.71	280^th	2497	88.8%
2017	88.59	276^th	2508	89.0%
2018	89.47	252^nd	2480	89.8%
2019	93.99	169^th	2715	93.8%
2022	97.74	62^nd	2740	97.7%
2023	89.74	283^rd	2802	89.9%
2024	88.32	310^th	2777	88.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at College Connection Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	87.05	177^th	2230	92.1%
2019	92.90	104^th	2369	95.6%
2022	99.42	14^th	2458	99.4%
2023	94.13	93^rd	2549	96.4%
2024	84.51	271^st	2575	89.5%

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Rank History for Female students at College Connection Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	87.40	268^th	2262	88.2%
2019	90.72	207^th	2380	91.3%
2022	96.50	86^th	2509	96.6%
2023	86.47	317^th	2547	87.6%
2024	84.56	356^th	2546	86.0%

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Rank History for Male students at College Connection Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	89.53	236^th	2273	89.6%
2019	95.41	111^th	2407	95.4%
2022	98.12	40^th	2527	98.4%
2023	90.18	245^th	2558	90.4%
2024	89.55	261^st	2547	89.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at College Connection Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	76.79	144^th	700	79.4%
2019	77.68	143^rd	745	80.8%
2022	79.49	122^nd	733	83.4%
2023	54.44	383^rd	718	46.7%
2024	62.12	323^rd	741	56.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at College Connection Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	62.52	610^th	2072	70.6%
2019	70.97	471^st	2213	78.7%
2022	92.28	98^th	2359	95.8%
2023	74.97	403^rd	2391	83.1%
2024	64.86	613^th	2383	74.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for College Connection Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	0	3	39	73	0	3	118
2015	0	2	41	96	0	2	141
2016	1	1	66	77	0	0	145
2017	4	0	97	72	0	2	175
2018	5	2	119	69	0	1	196
2019	2	2	140	64	0	2	210
2020	2	0	145	62	1	4	214
2021	2	4	164	64	0	5	239
2022	4	4	140	58	0	3	209
2023	4	1	129	61	1	3	199

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at College Connection Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	118	5.0	23.6	74.6
2015	141	6.0	23.5	70.9
2016	145	7.0	20.7	73.8
2017	175	8.2	21.3	54.3
2018	196	9.0	21.7	34.2
2019	210	10.0	21.0	28.1
2020	214	n/a	n/a	29.4
2021	239	11.2	21.3	28
2022	209	10.0	20.9	47.8
2023	199	11.1	17.7	31.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio College Connection Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	118	5.0	23.6	74.6
2015	141	6.0	23.5	70.9
2016	145	7.0	20.7	73.8
2017	175	8.2	21.3	54.3
2018	196	9.0	21.7	34.2
2019	210	10.0	21.0	28.1
2020	214	n/a	n/a	29.4
2021	239	11.2	21.3	28
2022	209	10.0	20.9	47.8
2023	199	11.1	17.7	31.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on College Connection Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 169^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 283^rd of 2802 Middle schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (College Connection Academy)	76.1	62.4	13.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Franklin-McKinley Elementary)	45.2	38.4	6.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (College Connection Academy)	64.1	60.4	3.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Franklin-McKinley Elementary)	32.3	28.9	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (College Connection Academy)	80.4	80.2	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Franklin-McKinley Elementary)	49.7	41.3	8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (College Connection Academy)	66.1	58.3	7.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Franklin-McKinley Elementary)	35.7	22.9	12.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (College Connection Academy)	70.5	45.4	25.2%
8th Grade Science (Franklin-McKinley Elementary)	30.9	21.8	9.1%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	210	199	5.2%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	140	129	7.9%
Hispanic	64	61	4.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	2	4	100%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.1%	31.2%	3.1%

Schools Near College Connection Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
College Connection Academy	Public	7-8	1855 Lucretia Ave.	San Jose	95122	Santa Clara County	Franklin-McKinley Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 347-4827	199	11	17.7	31.2%	4 (2.0%)	1 (0.5%)	61 (30.7%)	129 (64.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	88.3	310^th of 2777 public middle schools	88.8%		89.7	283^rd of 2802 public middle schools	89.9%	27		40.8	40.8			77.8	68.0	72.8			59.6	54.4	56.9
Bridges Academy	Public	7-8	1702 Mclaughlin Ave.	San Jose	95122	Santa Clara County	Franklin-McKinley Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 283-6400	287	19	14.8	72.5%	6 (2.1%)	3 (1.0%)	213 (74.2%)	64 (22.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22.2	2158^th of 2777 public middle schools	22.3%		18.9	2337^th of 2802 public middle schools	16.6%	179		14.1	14.1			17.3	32.3	24.3			11.6	22.5	16.7
ACE Esperanza Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	1665 Santee Dr.	San Jose	95112	Santa Clara County	ACE Esperanza Middle District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 729-3420	221	9	24.2	80.1%	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.4%)	207 (93.7%)	8 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	15.8	2437^th of 2777 public middle schools	12.2%		24.4	2083^rd of 2802 public middle schools	25.7%	354	18.5	8.1	11.2	23.1	27.3	19.8	23.8	23.1	18.5	13.3	13.1	7.9	12.4
KIPP Heartwood Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	1250 South King Rd.	San Jose	95122	Santa Clara County	KIPP Heartwood Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 926-5477	415	26	15.7	70.4%	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	289 (69.6%)	117 (28.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	91.8	232^nd of 2777 public middle schools	91.6%		93	205^th of 2802 public middle schools	92.7%	27	56.4	50.5	53.6	68.3	74.5	68.0	64.2	68.9	65.4	60.4	69.9	68.4	65.9
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	1250 South King Rd.	San Jose	95122	Santa Clara County	Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 251-5600	395	16	23.9	78.7%	9 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	292 (73.9%)	91 (23.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	79.1	498^th of 2777 public middle schools	82.1%		82.5	427^th of 2802 public middle schools	84.8%	71	44.2	56.7	50.3	62.5	60.4	51.0	72.2	61.4	52.9	40.6	37.0	78.4	52.0
Downtown College Preparatory Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	1402 Monterey Hwy.	San Jose	95110	Santa Clara County	Downtown College Preparatory Middle District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 271-8120	294	8	35.2	79.3%	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	272 (92.5%)	11 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.4%)	16.4	2420^th of 2777 public middle schools	12.9%		14.8	2518^th of 2802 public middle schools	10.1%	98	4.6	9.3	8.3	27.3	16.4	28.3	25.6	24.0	0.0	13.1	10.0	10.5	10.0
Renaissance Academy	Public	6-8	1720 Hopkins Dr.	San Jose	95122	Santa Clara County	Alum Rock Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 928-1950	366	20	18.1	79.0%	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	288 (78.7%)	72 (19.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	33.5	1683^rd of 2777 public middle schools	39.4%		26.2	1984^th of 2802 public middle schools	29.2%	301		19.9	19.9		37.6	34.2	29.4	33.6		26.7	22.6	22.1	23.8	$12,406
ACE Empower Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	625 South Sunset Ave.	San Jose	95116	Santa Clara County	ACE Empower Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 729-3920	191	8	24.5	84.8%	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	188 (98.4%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.8	2634^th of 2777 public middle schools	5.1%		16.4	2450^th of 2802 public middle schools	12.6%	184	0.0	2.0	1.4	0.0	10.6	12.5	13.7	10.9	0.0	9.0	5.8	17.7	9.5
George V. LeyVa Intermediate	Public	7-8	1865 Monrovia Dr.	San Jose	95122	Santa Clara County	Evergreen Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 270-4993	558	31	17.9	56.1%	12 (2.2%)	9 (1.6%)	274 (49.1%)	241 (43.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	17 (3.0%)	51.1	1133^rd of 2777 public middle schools	59.2%		49.6	1178^th of 2802 public middle schools	58.0%	45		26.8	26.8			39.8	45.0	42.5			38.9	29.2	33.9	$6,752
Renaissance at Mathson	Public	6-8	2050 Kammerer Ave.	San Jose	95116	Santa Clara County	Alum Rock Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 928-6800	351	21	17.1	82.3%	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.6%)	289 (82.3%)	46 (13.1%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	5 (1.4%)	19.8	2263^rd of 2777 public middle schools	18.5%		19.4	2305^th of 2802 public middle schools	17.7%	42		16.7	16.7		17.2	25.8	25.4	23.2		9.4	17.5	15.0	14.1	$13,323

Frequently Asked Questions about College Connection Academy

How many students attend College Connection Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 199 students attended College Connection Academy.

What is the racial makeup of College Connection Academy?

Students at College Connection Academy are 65% Asian, 31% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is College Connection Academy in?

Franklin-McKinley Elementary

Is College Connection Academy a good school?

College Connection Academy ranks 310^th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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