Very Good
#3228 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 34% in state
Magnolia Science Academy 3
High School · Magnolia Science Academy 3 District · Carson, CA
A charter high school in Carson, CA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1254 East Helmick St., Carson, CA 90746
- Math 17% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Magnolia Science Academy 3 score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2020, to 27% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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
70.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Magnolia Science Academy 3 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,369/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carson), 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
$113,545
Median home value
$682,000
Median rent
$2,713/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90746; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Academy of the Arts & EntertainmentEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 894 | Compare → |
| California Academy of Mathematics and ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Bethel Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Bethel Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 66 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Magnolia Science Academy 3 District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,515NCES 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 3 is listed in Magnolia Science Academy 3 District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Magnolia Science Academy 3
Magnolia Science Academy 3 is a public high school in Carson, CA, part of Magnolia Science Academy 3 District, serving approximately 389 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,228 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Magnolia Science Academy 3
What grades does Magnolia Science Academy 3 serve?
Magnolia Science Academy 3 serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Magnolia Science Academy 3?
Magnolia Science Academy 3 has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy 3?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy 3 is 20.5:1. 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 3 rank in CA?
Magnolia Science Academy 3 ranks #3,228 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Magnolia Science Academy 3's MySchoolScout rating?
Magnolia Science Academy 3 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Magnolia Science Academy 3?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Magnolia Science Academy 3 has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Magnolia Science Academy 3 a charter school?
Yes, Magnolia Science Academy 3 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 3 a Title I school?
No, Magnolia Science Academy 3 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magnolia Science Academy 3?
70.2% of students at Magnolia Science Academy 3 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
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (310) 637-3806
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 90746)
- 27,465
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 90746; 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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