Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana vs Romero-Cruz Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 633 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana
Santa Ana · Charter other · Grades K–12
524 students
Romero-Cruz Academy
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–8
827 students
| Measure | Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana Santa Ana, California | Romero-Cruz Academy Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #4649 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #46242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 524 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •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 95.8%).
- •Romero-Cruz Academy does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.1).
- •Romero-Cruz Academy is the larger school with 827 students compared with 524.
- •Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is a charter school while Romero-Cruz Academy 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 Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana better than Romero-Cruz Academy?
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 Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana and Romero-Cruz Academy?
About 633 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana: 524. Romero-Cruz Academy: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana and Romero-Cruz Academy rank in California?
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana is unranked and Romero-Cruz Academy is 4649th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).