Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District

The Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District is home to one exceptional public charter middle school, Magnolia Science Academy San Diego, which serves grades 6-8. This standout institution consistently ranks in the top 15% of California middle schools, with a statewide ranking of 228 out of 2,777 schools in the most recent year.

Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is an academic powerhouse, significantly outperforming the state average on Smarter Balanced Assessments and the California Science Test (CAST). In the 2023-2024 school year, 68.88% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 47.04%, and 60.32% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 35.54%. The school also had 64.43% of students proficient or better in Science, well above the state average of 30.7%. This exceptional academic performance, coupled with the school's consistent improvement in statewide rankings over the past three years, demonstrates its commitment to providing a high-quality education to its 422 students.

While the school's slightly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% and student-teacher ratio of 25.8 may be areas for improvement, Magnolia Science Academy San Diego's overall excellence is undeniable. With a moderate free/reduced lunch rate of 35.31%, the school serves a diverse student population, including those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and still manages to achieve remarkable academic success. The Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District as a whole is also highly regarded, ranking 82 out of 1,568 districts in California and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.