Serving 568 students in grades Kindergarten-8, De Anza Magnet ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 35%
- Reading Proficiency: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
De Anza Magnet's student population of 568 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of De Anza Magnet is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are De Anza Magnet often compared to?
De Anza Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Ballington For The Arts And Sciences, Ben Hulse Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend De Anza Magnet?
568 students attend De Anza Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of De Anza Magnet students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of De Anza Magnet?
De Anza Magnet has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does De Anza Magnet offer ?
De Anza Magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is De Anza Magnet part of?
De Anza Magnet is part of El Centro Elementary School District.
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