Magnolia Science Santa Ana vs. Samueli Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Magnolia Science Santa Ana ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Samueli Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
Serving 803 students in grades 7-12, Samueli Academy ranks in the top 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
7-12
Total Students
533 students
803 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5004 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4040 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
n/a
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
26
-
Grade 1 Students
28
-
Grade 2 Students
37
-
Grade 3 Students
39
-
Grade 4 Students
34
-
Grade 5 Students
40
-
Grade 6 Students
38
-
Grade 7 Students
49
133
Grade 8 Students
53
125
Grade 9 Students
56
145
Grade 10 Students
57
137
Grade 11 Students
44
134
Grade 12 Students
32
129
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
81%
82%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
10%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
18%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
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Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Volley Ball
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Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars
3
n/a
Extracurriculars
CIF Sports, Elementary and Middle School Sports, Music Band for Elementary
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