Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District

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San Diego, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 10/100 ranks Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District #1506 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,480 per pupil, Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District ranks #1648 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

422
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,480
Per-Pupil Spending
Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District operates 1 public schools serving 422 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in San Diego County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,480 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 64.0% local, 23.0% state, and 13.1% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 10/100, ranked #1506 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 22.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 36.9% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Magnolia Science Academy San Diego, enrolling 464 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Magnolia Science Academy San Diego accounts for 100.0% of all Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District a distant remainder — means Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District chronic absenteeism rate is 22.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District is typically wider than the Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.1%
Federal
23.0%
State
64.0%
Local

Funding Equity

10
Equity Score
1506 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District.

White 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
African American 3.7%
Asian 11.4%
Multiracial 13.4%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

22.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District

School Enrollment
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
Charter
464

How Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Luther Burbank Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Kipp Summit Academy District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
South Bay Union Elementary Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Iftin Charter District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District?

Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District has 1 school, including 1 middle. Total enrollment is 422 students.

How much does Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District spend per student?

Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District spends $11,480 per student. The district has an equity score of 10/100, ranking #1506 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District?

Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District students are 36.9% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Asian, 3.7% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District?

Magnolia Science Academy San Diego District has an equity score of 10/100, ranking #1506 out of 1517 districts in California.