Edward Russell Elementary vs Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 917 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward Russell Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
473 students
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
Santa Ana · Charter other · Grades K–12
524 students
| Measure | Edward Russell Elementary Santa Ana, California | Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #4873 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #47241 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 473 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 33.8 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 29% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.8% vs 92.8%).
- •Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 33.8).
- •Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is the larger school with 524 students compared with 473.
- •Edward Russell Elementary is a public school while Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is a charter 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 Edward Russell Elementary 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 Edward Russell Elementary and Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana?
About 917 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward Russell Elementary: 473. Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward Russell Elementary and Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana rank in California?
Edward Russell Elementary is 4873rd of 5,693 and Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).