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Magnolia Elementary School

650 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
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Tel: (619) 588-3080
www.cajonvalley.net
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Magnolia Elementary School serves 521 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15% (Top 1% in CA)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 21% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Magnolia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

School Overview

Magnolia Elementary School's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
521 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Magnolia Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
15%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
21%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Magnolia Elementary School 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
49%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
12%
5%
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White
26%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Magnolia Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.68
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Magnolia Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Cajon Valley Union School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magnolia Elementary School's ranking?

Magnolia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Magnolia Elementary School?

521 students attend Magnolia Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Magnolia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Magnolia Elementary School?

Magnolia Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Magnolia Elementary School offer ?

Magnolia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Magnolia Elementary School part of?

Magnolia Elementary School is part of Cajon Valley Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 21% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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