Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
Tel:
(619) 644-1300
- Magnolia Science Academy San Diego serves 404 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Magnolia Science Academy San Diego placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Magnolia Science Academy San Diego's student population of 404 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 404 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2177 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 49% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is Grossmont Middle College High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pershing Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Pershing Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 673 students
0.5 miles
8204 San Carlos Dr.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 465-3234 0.5 6-8 673 - San Diego Gage Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 537 students
0.7 miles
6811 Bisby Lake Dr.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 463-0202 0.7 K-5 537 - La Mesa Murray Manor Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 709 students
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8305 El Paso St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5865 0.7 K-6 709 - La Mesa Parkway Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 838 students
0.7 miles
9009 Park Plaza Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5810 0.7 7-8 838 - La Mesa Fletcher Hills Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 663 students
1.0 miles
2330 Center Pl.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5820 1.0 K-6 663
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