Magnolia Elementary School

650 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 569 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Magnolia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Magnolia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Magnolia Elementary School's student population of 569 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
569 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Magnolia Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magnolia Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8394 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Magnolia Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Magnolia Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Magnolia Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
6%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
48%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
26%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Magnolia Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Magnolia Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magnolia Elementary School's ranking?
Magnolia Elementary School is ranked #8394 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Magnolia Elementary School often compared to?
Magnolia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Magnolia Elementary School?
569 students attend Magnolia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Magnolia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magnolia Elementary School?
Magnolia Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Magnolia Elementary School offer ?
Magnolia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Magnolia Elementary School part of?
Magnolia Elementary School is part of Cajon Valley Union School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 17, 2025 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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