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2840 West 1st Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703-4102
Summary
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 63rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 48.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 37.6% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 48.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 668/1,734 (62nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 625/1,735 (64th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 524 |
| Low-Income Students | 418 (79.8%) |
| English Learners | 137 (26.1%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.4 points from last year and rose 0.9 points over the full period. Math fell 4.5 points from last year and fell 2.2 points over the full period.
•Math -2.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 26.9% to 63.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.9-point reading income gap is wider than the 11.6-point gap at a typical California K–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 51.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 62% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 34% to 34%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 12.5% to 58.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.4-point math income gap is wider than the 10.8-point gap at a typical California K–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 40.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 249 schools for reading and 251 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–12 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 Santa Ana rank in California?
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana ranks No. 668 of 1,734 in reading and No. 625 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana compare with other schools in Santa Ana?
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 2 K–12 schools in Santa Ana with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa AnaWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–12 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Science Academy Santa AnaThis school | 37.6% | 48.5% |
| Advanced Learning Academy | 29.4% | 50.5% |
