D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Magnolia Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 650 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon, CA 92021
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 2nd percentile in California
Growth
D
Students gain 0.63 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 18th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
650
Students
enrolled
26.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%2/1003.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%18/100Students gain 0.63 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.08 in 2009–19; 4th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%69/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 56% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −30 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency21% (−27 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency15% (−22 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White22%22%reading -47 pts, math -42 pts2nd percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading -20 pts, math -13 pts11th percentile (list)
Hispanic17%12%reading -23 pts, math -22 pts2nd percentile (list)
Asian30%30%reading -48 pts, math -48 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -22 pts, math -21 pts2nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 650 Greenfield Dr.
City El Cajon
ZIP Code 92021
District 0606810
NCES School ID 060681000620
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92021

Understanding the community around Magnolia Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,093
Per Capita Income $32,674
Poverty Rate 13.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%
High School or Higher 87.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $545,600
Median Rent $1,721
Owner-Occupied 51.8%
Renter-Occupied 48.2%
View full data for ZIP 92021 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Magnolia Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 48.3%
White 21.7%
Black 13.9%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More Races 7.2%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 650
Teachers (FTE) 24.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 26.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Magnolia Elementary?
Magnolia Elementary has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Magnolia Elementary?
Magnolia Elementary has 650 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 26.3:1.
What grades does Magnolia Elementary serve?
Magnolia Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Magnolia Elementary receive per student?
Magnolia Elementary receives $18,262 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Magnolia Elementary in 92021 ▼
Avg Home Value
$767,264
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,126
1-Year Change
+0.8%
% Renters
48.2%

Other Schools in 92021

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026