Excellent
#1493 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
School · Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana District · Santa Ana, CA
A charter school in Santa Ana, CA where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2840 West 1st St., Santa Ana, CA 92703
- Math 40% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2018, reaching 44% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana 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 Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Ana), 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
$80,817
Median home value
$585,900
Median rent
$1,922/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orangewood AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Bethel Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Covenant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Advanced Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 368 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,781NCES 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 Santa Ana is listed in Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is a public school in Santa Ana, CA, part of Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana District, serving approximately 504 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,493 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
What grades does Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana serve?
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana?
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is 17.4:1. 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 Santa Ana rank in CA?
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana ranks #1,493 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana's MySchoolScout rating?
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Santa Ana?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana a charter school?
Yes, Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana a Title I school?
No, Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana?
80.2% of students at Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 504
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (714) 479-0115
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 92703)
- 62,223
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 92703; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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