Pershing Middle School vs. Magnolia Science San Diego
Should I attend Pershing Middle School or Magnolia Science San Diego? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pershing Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Magnolia Science San Diego ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 772 students in grades 6-8, Pershing Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 421 students in grades 6-8, Magnolia Science San Diego ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
772 students
421 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
25:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
61%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
69%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
270
135
Grade 7 Students
251
140
Grade 8 Students
251
146
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
13%
% Hispanic
27%
36%
% Black
6%
8%
% White
50%
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
