Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana vs. Samueli Academy
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana ranks in the top 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 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 842 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 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
7-12
Total Students
524 students
842 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4566 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3828 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
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Graduation Rate
≥80%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
32
-
Grade 1 Students
39
-
Grade 2 Students
29
-
Grade 3 Students
24
-
Grade 4 Students
28
-
Grade 5 Students
45
-
Grade 6 Students
52
-
Grade 7 Students
47
137
Grade 8 Students
40
123
Grade 9 Students
53
152
Grade 10 Students
47
156
Grade 11 Students
52
138
Grade 12 Students
36
136
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
81%
82%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
14%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
18%