Altus Schools East County vs Magnolia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altus Schools East County
El Cajon · Charter high · Grades 7–12
287 students
Magnolia Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
703 students
| Measure | Altus Schools East County El Cajon, California | Magnolia Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #936 of 1,343 | #5625 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14065 of 16,910 | #49934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 287 | 703 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 35.9 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 15% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altus Schools East County scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 7.7).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Altus Schools East County does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 21%).
- •Altus Schools East County does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 91%).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.0 vs 35.9).
- •Magnolia Elementary is the larger school with 703 students compared with 287.
- •Altus Schools East County is a charter school while Magnolia Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Altus Schools East County better than Magnolia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Altus Schools East County ranks higher (26.5 vs 7.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Altus Schools East County and Magnolia Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altus Schools East County: 287. Magnolia Elementary: 703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altus Schools East County and Magnolia Elementary rank in California?
Altus Schools East County is 936th of 1,343 and Magnolia Elementary is 5625th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).