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6525 Estrella Avenue, San Diego, CA 92120-2707
Summary
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among comparable California schools.
74.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
60.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 74.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 60.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 127/1,204 (90th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 158/1,204 (87th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 464 |
| Low-Income Students | 168 (36.2%) |
| English Learners | 12 (2.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.6 points from last year and rose 5.2 points over the full period. Math rose 0.8 points from last year and rose 0.6 points over the full period.
•Math +0.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 68.2% to 81.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 74% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 44% to 74%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 56.7% to 66.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Magnolia Science Academy San Diego compare within the district?
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 25 6–8 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Magnolia Science Academy San Diego rank in California?
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego ranks No. 127 of 1,204 in reading and No. 158 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and tied for No. 5 in math among 25 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 61.0% meet the reading standard and 44.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Magnolia Science Academy San Diego compare with other schools in San Diego?
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is No. 6 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 30 6–8 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Magnolia Science Academy San Diego compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is No. 8 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 72 6–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Science Academy San DiegoThis school | 60.9% | 74.0% |
| Bell Middle | 12.5% | 26.8% |
| Challenger Middle | 63.0% | 74.1% |
