Magnolia Elementary School

650 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 703 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Magnolia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Magnolia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Magnolia Elementary School's student population of 703 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
703 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Magnolia Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magnolia Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8588 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
12%
34%
21%
47%
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magnolia Elementary School's ranking?
Magnolia Elementary School is ranked #8588 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Magnolia Elementary School?
703 students attend Magnolia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Magnolia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Magnolia Elementary School?
Magnolia Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Magnolia Elementary School offer ?
Magnolia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Magnolia Elementary School part of?
Magnolia Elementary School is part of Cajon Valley Union School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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