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Samueli Academy vs. Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana

Should you attend Samueli Academy or Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Samueli Academy
1901 North Fairview St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
2840 West 1st St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 822 students in grades 7-12, Samueli Academy ranks in the top 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 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
K-12
Total Students
822 students
504 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Samueli Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Samueli Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Samueli Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Samueli Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Samueli Academy School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3828 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#4566 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Samueli Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
35%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Samueli Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Samueli Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Samueli Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Samueli Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Samueli Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Samueli Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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90-94%
(Top 30% in CA)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Samueli Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Samueli Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana with the average graduation rate observed in the Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Samueli Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
41
Grade 1 Students
-
33
Grade 2 Students
-
18
Grade 3 Students
-
29
Grade 4 Students
-
42
Grade 5 Students
-
44
Grade 6 Students
-
42
Grade 7 Students
127
40
Grade 8 Students
125
42
Grade 9 Students
148
48
Grade 10 Students
152
51
Grade 11 Students
140
38
Grade 12 Students
130
36

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Samueli Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Samueli Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
84%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Samueli Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Samueli Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Samueli Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Samueli Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
5%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Samueli Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Samueli Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Samueli Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Samueli Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Samueli Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Samueli Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Samueli Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Samueli Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Samueli Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Samueli Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
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5
Sports
BasketballCross Country
SoccerTrack and Field
Volley Ball

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurriculars
n/a
3
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
CIF SportsElementary and Middle School Sports


Arts and Music Programs:
Music Band for Elementary

 
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