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#3827 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
Magnolia Science Academy
High School · Magnolia Science Academy District · Reseda, CA
A charter high school in Reseda, CA where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18238 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335
- Math 25% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Magnolia Science Academy score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 32% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Magnolia Science Academy 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,164
Median home value
$700,400
Median rent
$1,811/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91335; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Science Academy 5Charter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Reseda Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,354 | Compare → |
| Zane Grey ContinuationEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 11–12 | 1.0 mi | 147 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Magnolia Science Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,781NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Magnolia Science Academy is listed in Magnolia Science Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Magnolia Science Academy
Magnolia Science Academy is a public high school in Reseda, CA, part of Magnolia Science Academy District, serving approximately 714 students in grades 6th-12th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,827 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Magnolia Science Academy
What grades does Magnolia Science Academy serve?
Magnolia Science Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Magnolia Science Academy?
Magnolia Science Academy has an enrollment of approximately 714 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Magnolia Science Academy rank in CA?
Magnolia Science Academy ranks #3,827 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Magnolia Science Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Magnolia Science Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Magnolia Science Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Magnolia Science Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Magnolia Science Academy a charter school?
Yes, Magnolia Science Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Magnolia Science Academy a Title I school?
No, Magnolia Science Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magnolia Science Academy?
88.9% of students at Magnolia Science Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 714
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (818) 609-0507
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 91335)
- 74,802
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
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 91335; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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