At a glance
Reported students
464
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
27:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
464
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego: 464 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
27:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 421
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25.5:1
What the reported data says about Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in San Diego. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District. NCES reports 464 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 27:1, above the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (36.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.8%). English learners represent 7.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
- 1How do the reported 27:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.9%
- Hispanic33.8%
- Black3.7%
- Asian11.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial13.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Middle Middle · San Diego Unified | 06–08 | 1,013 | 0.6 mi |
| Farb Middle Middle · San Diego Unified | 06–08 | 443 | 2.1 mi |
| Mann Middle Middle · San Diego Unified | 06–08 | 680 | 2.5 mi |
| Taft Middle Middle · San Diego Unified | 06–08 | 410 | 2.6 mi |
| De Portola Middle Middle · San Diego Unified | 06–08 | 680 | 2.6 mi |
| Wilson Middle Middle · San Diego Unified | 06–08 | 712 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
What grades does Magnolia Science Academy San Diego serve?
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District.
How many students attend Magnolia Science Academy San Diego?
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego reported 464 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 421 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego?
The calculated ratio is 27:1, based on 464 students and 17.21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Magnolia Science Academy San Diego a public, charter, or magnet school?
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Magnolia Science Academy San Diego students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Magnolia Science Academy San Diego in?
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is part of Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District, based in San Diego, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Magnolia Science Academy San Diego?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lewis Middle (0.6 mi), Farb Middle (2.1 mi), Mann Middle (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.