Big Picture Educational Academy vs Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in California, United States, 374 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Picture Educational Academy
Fresno · Charter other · Grades K–12
520 students
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
Santa Ana · Charter other · Grades K–12
524 students
| Measure | Big Picture Educational Academy Fresno, California | Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 520 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 29% |
| city | Fresno | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana does better on math proficiency (29% vs 7.5%).
- •Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 12%).
- •Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.8% vs 80.2%).
- •Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 23.6).
- •Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is the larger school with 524 students compared with 520.
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 Big Picture Educational Academy better than Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Big Picture Educational Academy and Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana?
About 374 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Picture Educational Academy: 520. Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Picture Educational Academy and Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana rank in California?
Big Picture Educational Academy is unranked and Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is unranked among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).