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Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences

Elementary School · EL Rancho Unified · Pico Rivera, CA

An EL Rancho Unified elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8200 Serapis Ave., Pico Rivera, CA 90660

  • Math 35% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.9 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.2:1
District spending per student$18,565
Chronic Absenteeism36.9%

Students at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

82.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,500/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pico Rivera), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$86,956

Median home value

$621,400

Median rent

$1,775/mo

College educated

15.8%

Homeownership

70.1%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Marianne SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–80.3 mi170Compare →
St. Marianne De Parades ElementaryPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.4 mi226Compare →
Birney Tech AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.8K–50.6 mi341Compare →
Unsworth (edith) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0K–50.7 mi673Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

EL Rancho Unified

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#6 of 13
District spending per student
$18,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences is listed in El Rancho Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences

Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences is a public elementary school in Pico Rivera, CA, part of EL Rancho Unified, serving approximately 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,229 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences

What grades does Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences serve?

Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences?

Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences?

The student-teacher ratio at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences is 26.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences rank in CA?

Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences ranks #5,229 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?

Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences a charter school?

No, Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences a Title I school?

No, Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences?

82.2% of students at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
393
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.9%
Area population (ZIP 90660)
60,821
Area average commute
30.4 min
Area median age
39.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90660; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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