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Pershing Middle School vs. Magnolia Science Academy San Diego

Should you attend Pershing Middle School or Magnolia Science Academy San Diego? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Pershing Middle School
8204 San Carlos Dr.
San Diego, CA 92119
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
6525 Estrella Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Pershing Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Magnolia Science Academy San Diego ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 873 students in grades 6-8, Pershing Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 439 students in grades 6-8, Magnolia Science Academy San Diego ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
873 students
439 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pershing Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pershing Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pershing Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pershing Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Magnolia Science Academy San Diego School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1956 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#1646 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pershing Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Magnolia Science Academy San Diego, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 30% in CA)
55%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pershing Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Magnolia Science Academy San Diego School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pershing Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Magnolia Science Academy San Diego School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pershing Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Magnolia Science Academy San Diego by grade.
Grade 6 Students
336
138
Grade 7 Students
272
146
Grade 8 Students
265
155

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pershing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
n/a
% Asian
6%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pershing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Magnolia Science Academy San Diego School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pershing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Magnolia Science Academy San Diego School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pershing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Magnolia Science Academy San Diego School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
47%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pershing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Magnolia Science Academy San Diego School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Pershing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pershing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Magnolia Science Academy San Diego School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pershing Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Magnolia Science Academy San Diego, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Magnolia Science Academy San Diego School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pershing Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Magnolia Science Academy San Diego School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pershing Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Magnolia Science Academy San Diego, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Magnolia Science Academy San Diego School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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