Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-8, De Anza Magnet ranks in the bottom 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 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
De Anza Magnet's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Committed to increasing academic excellence and building character in all students.
School Rankings
De Anza Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of De Anza Magnet is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4773 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is De Anza Magnet's ranking?
De Anza Magnet is ranked #4773 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are De Anza Magnet often compared to?
De Anza Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Ballington Academy 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend De Anza Magnet?
492 students attend De Anza Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of De Anza Magnet students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of De Anza Magnet?
De Anza Magnet has a student ration of 25:1, 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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