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Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District


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95thof 1,543 California districts▼ 10
Better than 93% of California districts
Middle 1Grades 6-8
6525 Estrella Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120-2707
·(619) 644-1300·All California district rankings →
Statewide performance 2019–2025
2025: better than 93.8% of districts
1
School
464
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedMagnolia Science Academy San Diego251st of 2,761 California middle schools
Summary:

The Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District is a single-school charter district operating Magnolia Science Academy San Diego, a high-performing middle school serving grades 6 through 8 with 464 students.

Magnolia Science Academy San Diego stands out as a top-tier school, consistently earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 91st percentile of all California middle schools. Its academic results are exceptional, with student proficiency in English, math, and science significantly exceeding state averages; notably, science scores are double the state average. The school also maintains a chronic absenteeism rate well below the state average, which supports its strong academic environment.

This school demonstrates that high achievement is possible with diverse students, as over a third qualify for free or reduced lunch. Despite a higher-than-average student-teacher ratio, the school's focused approach and effective use of resources deliver outstanding value. Performance trends show steady improvement in English scores across grades, while math proficiency peaks in 7th grade, still remaining high in 8th. As a successful single-school charter, it offers a concentrated, high-quality STEM-focused education for middle school students in the area.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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