Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle vs Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
464 students
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
San Diego · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
464 students
| Measure | Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle Los Angeles, California | Magnolia Science Academy San Diego San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1164 of 1,334 | #207 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14709 of 15,369 | #3768 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 464 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 27.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 61% |
| city | Los Angeles | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnolia Science Academy San Diego scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 13.8).
- •Magnolia Science Academy San Diego does better on math proficiency (61% vs 17%).
- •Magnolia Science Academy San Diego does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 32%).
- •Magnolia Science Academy San Diego does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 96.8%).
- •Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 27.3).
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 Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle better than Magnolia Science Academy San Diego?
On the Success Index (US), Magnolia Science Academy San Diego ranks higher (68.1 vs 13.8 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 Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle and Magnolia Science Academy San Diego?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle: 464. Magnolia Science Academy San Diego: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle and Magnolia Science Academy San Diego rank in California?
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle is 1164th of 1,334 and Magnolia Science Academy San Diego is 207th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).