South Gate Middle vs Magnolia Science Academy Bell
South Gate Middle has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 6.3/10. South Gate Middle is significantly larger with 1,264 students, about 3.1× the size of Magnolia Science Academy Bell (404). In math proficiency, Magnolia Science Academy Bell leads at 24.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
South Gate Middle
South Gate, CA
8.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,264 students
Magnolia Science Academy Bell
Bell, CA
6.3/10
Middle School6th – 8thCharter
404 students
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| Metric | South Gate Middle | Magnolia Science Academy Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.2 | 4.5 |
| Growth Score | 8.3 | 7.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.6% | 75.5% |
| Environment Score | 8.5 | 7.7 |
| State Rank | #1,287 of 9,557 | #4,937 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 87th | 48th |
Test Scores
| Subject | South Gate Middle | Magnolia Science Academy Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 24.0% | 24.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 36.0% | 43.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | South Gate Middle | Magnolia Science Academy Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 404 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 20.1:1 | 21.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.6% | 75.5% |
| District | Los Angeles Unified | Magnolia Science Academy Bell District |
| City | South Gate | Bell |
Neighborhood
| Metric | South Gate (90280) | Bell (90201) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,379 | $56,824 |
| Median Home Value | $608,500 | $542,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,471 | $1,623 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | 23.6% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 30 min |