Very Good
#2872 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 30% in state
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
Middle School · Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District · San Diego, CA
A charter middle school in San Diego, CA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6525 Estrella Ave., San Diego, CA 92120
- Math 60% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 65% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Magnolia Science Academy San Diego sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,579
Median home value
$870,200
Median rent
$2,416/mo
College educated
57.2%
Homeownership
64.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 963 | Compare → |
| Altus Schools AudeoCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Farb MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Diego Hills Central Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 301 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,675NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is listed in Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is a public middle school in San Diego, CA, part of Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District, serving approximately 439 students in grades 6th-8th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,872 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
What grades does Magnolia Science Academy San Diego serve?
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Magnolia Science Academy San Diego?
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Magnolia Science Academy San Diego rank in CA?
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego ranks #2,872 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Magnolia Science Academy San Diego's MySchoolScout rating?
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Magnolia Science Academy San Diego has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Magnolia Science Academy San Diego a charter school?
Yes, Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Magnolia Science Academy San Diego a Title I school?
No, Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magnolia Science Academy San Diego?
32.1% of students at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (619) 644-1300
- Area population (ZIP 92120)
- 31,797
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92120; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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