Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Magnolia Science Santa Ana ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 29%
- Reading Proficiency: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School News
- Magnolia Science Academy in Orange County Launches New Program for Kindergarteners (NBC4) - 07/29/2023Magnolia Science Academy in Orange County Launches New Program for Transition Kindergarten and Kindergarten by Partnering with First5 and PBS SoCal La Academia de
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Top Rankings
Magnolia Science Santa Ana ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Magnolia Science Santa Ana's student population of 533 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Magnolia Science Santa Ana is 0.27, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Volley Ball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
CIF Sports, Elementary and Middle School Sports
Arts and Music Programs:
Music Band for Elementary
CIF Sports, Elementary and Middle School Sports
Arts and Music Programs:
Music Band for Elementary
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Magnolia Science Academy -Santa Ana (MSA-SA) is one of the Magnolia Public Schools founded as a public charter school in Fall 2009. MSA-SA currently serves over 550 students, grades TK through 12.
- MSA-SA is a classroom-based charter school serving grades TK12 with a curriculum emphasis on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. The school primarily serves students and parents in the Orange County area.
- Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is ranked 69th within California and 7th within Orange County by U.S. Best High Schools Rankings.
Profile last updated: 07/29/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Magnolia Science Santa Ana often compared to?
Magnolia Science Santa Anais often viewed alongside schools like Samueli Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Magnolia Science Santa Ana?
The graduation rate of Magnolia Science Santa Ana is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Magnolia Science Santa Ana?
533 students attend Magnolia Science Santa Ana.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Magnolia Science Santa Ana students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magnolia Science Santa Ana?
Magnolia Science Santa Ana has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Magnolia Science Santa Ana offer ?
Magnolia Science Santa Ana offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Magnolia Science Santa Ana part of?
Magnolia Science Santa Ana is part of Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana School District.
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Last Day of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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