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Enrollment
464
Middle
STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MAGNOLIA SCIENCE ACADEMY SAN DIEGO DISTRICT·NCES 060238711393
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
6525 Estrella Ave., San Diego, CA 92120 · (619) 644-1300 · San Diego County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL464 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
27.0:1
17 FTE teachers
STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
158 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 162 | 35% |
| Grade 7 | 164 | 35% |
| Grade 8 | 138 | 30% |
Student demographics
72%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Science Academy San Diego this school | 464 | 34.1% | N/A |
| Ranchos Middle Madera | 452 | 36.7% | 55.8% |
| Mesa Verde Middle Moorpark | 574 | 32.1% | 44.5% |
| Riverside Meadows Intermediate Plumas Lake | 528 | 43.9% | 37.1% |
| East Avenue Middle Livermore | 581 | 25.8% | 50.8% |
| Sierra Madre Middle Sierra Madre | 597 | 39.2% | 63.5% |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Magnolia Science Academy San Diego ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 464 | #980 of 1,377 | #78 of 104 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 27.0:1 | #1,246 of 1,279 | #100 of 100 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 71.7% | #84 of 1,278 | #6 of 100 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 34.1% | #1,107 of 1,329 | #81 of 102 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
464
+23 (+5%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
27.0:1
was 27.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 464 | 17.2 | 27.0:1 | 34% (158) |
| 2023-24 | 439 | 17.3 | 25.4:1 | 32% (141) |
| 2022-23 | 422 | 16.3 | 25.9:1 | 35% (149) |
| 2020-21 | 441 | 16 | 27.6:1 | 38% (169) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Magnolia Science Academy San Diego.
About Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego, located in San Diego, California, is a low-enrollment middle-grades school. It serves 464 students in grades 6 through 8. The average among middle schools in California is roughly 659 students; this school is 30% smaller than that.
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is run by Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District.
White students form the largest group at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego, 37% of enrollment. The next largest groups are 34% Hispanic, 13% multiracial, 11% Asian, and 4% Black. In San Diego County overall, about 48% of residents are White. Magnolia Science Academy San Diego has a diversity index of 72%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Dividing enrollment by its 17.2 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 27.0:1. The average ratio among middle schools in California is 20.7:1, lower than at this school. Magnolia Science Academy San Diego reports 34% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in San Diego County, the average is 54%.
San Diego County has these Census figures: median household income is about $106,268, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 43%, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is among the 766 public schools in San Diego County.
The school nearest to Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is Foster Elementary, at a distance of about 0.2 miles. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
Federal data place Magnolia Science Academy San Diego in the City: Large locale, which means it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is a public charter school.
Enrollment was 441 in 2020-21 and 464 in 2024-25, a rise of 23 students.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- Foster Elementary0.2 mi · 518
- Lewis Middle0.6 mi · 1,013
- Marvin Elementary1.1 mi · 543
- Hardy Elementary1.5 mi · 353
- Hearst Elementary1.5 mi · 527
- Hancock Elementary1.6 mi · 644
Frequently asked questions
About Magnolia Science Academy San DiegoWhat is the total enrollment at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego?
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego enrolls approximately 464 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Magnolia Science Academy San Diego serve?
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego?
Approximately 27.0:1 students per teacher at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego?
At Magnolia Science Academy San Diego, the student body is approximately 37% White, 34% Hispanic, 4% Black, 11% Asian, 13% Two or more.
Who oversees Magnolia Science Academy San Diego?
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is overseen by Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District in San Diego County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.