Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Magnolia Science Santa Ana ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Magnolia Science Santa Ana ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Magnolia Science Santa Ana's student population of 533 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Magnolia Science Santa Ana 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 Science Santa Ana is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5004 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
81%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Volley Ball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
CIF Sports, Elementary and Middle School Sports
Arts and Music Programs:
Music Band for Elementary
CIF Sports, Elementary and Middle School Sports
Arts and Music Programs:
Music Band for Elementary
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Magnolia Science Academy -Santa Ana (MSA-SA) is one of the Magnolia Public Schools founded as a public charter school in Fall 2009. MSA-SA currently serves over 550 students, grades TK through 12.
- MSA-SA is a classroom-based charter school serving grades TK12 with a curriculum emphasis on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. The school primarily serves students and parents in the Orange County area.
- Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is ranked 69th within California and 7th within Orange County by U.S. Best High Schools Rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Magnolia Science Santa Ana's ranking?
Magnolia Science Santa Ana is ranked #5004 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Magnolia Science Santa Ana often compared to?
Magnolia Science Santa Anais often viewed alongside schools like Samueli Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Magnolia Science Santa Ana?
The graduation rate of Magnolia Science Santa Ana is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Magnolia Science Santa Ana?
533 students attend Magnolia Science Santa Ana.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Magnolia Science Santa Ana students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magnolia Science Santa Ana?
Magnolia Science Santa Ana has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Magnolia Science Santa Ana offer ?
Magnolia Science Santa Ana offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Magnolia Science Santa Ana part of?
Magnolia Science Santa Ana is part of Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
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